Swimming at Vero Beach today
Vero Beach, Florida
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
What decides a swimming score
Before you swim
Swim near a staffed lifeguard tower, and check the National Weather Service surf-zone forecast for the official rip-current outlook — we report conditions, we don't forecast rip currents.
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About Vero Beach
Vero Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 70°F in January to 87°F in July.
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 70°F to 87°F.
Today it is 87°F. That is right on the August average of 87°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Vero Beach about 0.9 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is Vero Beach good for swimming today?
Great for swimming — we score it 93 out of 100 today. No single condition is holding it back today.
What makes a good swimming day?
We weight water temperature (40%), surf calmness (25%), uv exposure (15%) and combine them into one score. Conditions we cannot read are left out rather than guessed.
When is the best time of year to swim at Vero Beach?
The water stays above 70°F essentially year round, ranging from about 70°F to 87°F.