Sunny, high near 82°. It might rain around 10 AM, 16% chance. All-day beach window. Breezy, up to 22 mph.
forecastRain OutlookOpen-Meteo
tap an hourTop rain chance is just 16% — pack the sunscreen, not the umbrella.
Tide
0.3 ft · falling ↘
Next low tide
12:24 PM 0.2 ft
T−…
1.9 ft of drop from the 7:54 AM high; the wet sand is widest from about 11:24 AM.
Wind
21 mph
from the ENE
UV Index
High
reapply every 80 min
Time to Burn
UV 6 · incl. sand glarefor unprotected fair skin (burns easily, tans a little). SPF 30+, reapply every 2 hours and after every swim.
Strongest 12 PM to 4 PM · peaks at UV 6
An estimate from the standard erythemal dose model, not a medical limit. Darker skin burns more slowly than this, people vary either way, and sunscreen only helps if you use enough of it and reapply.
Rip Current Riskestimated
todayCurrents strong enough to pull swimmers offshore. Stay near a lifeguard tower.
Caught in one? Don’t fight it. Swim parallel to the beach until you’re free, then angle back in.
Beach Flag
Yellow Flag
stay close to shore
estimated · trust the lifeguard
Water by Monthtypical
avg 2021–2024Warmest around August (88°), coolest around February (79°).
surf’s up (gently)
Tides are NOAA predictions (Bimini Radio Beach station ); temps, wind, UV, waves and water temp are live from Open-Meteo; rip current risk from the NWS surf-zone forecast. Flag status is estimated from wave height and wind, so always trust the lifeguard’s actual flag over this app.
The water at Bimini Radio Beach is 83°F (28°C) today, about normal for October. For swimming it is warm. Waves are 3–4 ft (rough). The air is 82°F, feeling like 85°F, with windy 17 mph winds from the ENE. The UV index reaches 6 (high), strongest from 1 PM to 3 PM.
The water holds steady around 83°F through Fri Nov 6.
The week ahead at Bimini Radio Beach, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain, and the water temperature. The calmest day for a swim looks like Thu Nov 5.
| Day | Sky | High | Wind | Waves | UV | Rain | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | Showers | 82°F | 22 mph | 3 ft | 6 | 16% | 83°F |
| Sun Nov 1 | Drizzle | 82°F | 31 mph | 3.1 ft | 5 | 51% | 83°F |
| Mon Nov 2 | Thunderstorms | 82°F | 33 mph | 3.1 ft | 6 | 68% | 83°F |
| Tue Nov 3 | Drizzle | 81°F | 13 mph | 1.8 ft | 5 | 48% | 84°F |
| Wed Nov 4 | Showers | 80°F | 12 mph | 1.7 ft | 6 | 37% | 83°F |
| Thu Nov 5 | Drizzle | 80°F | 8 mph | 1.2 ft | 6 | 14% | 84°F |
| Fri Nov 6 | Sunny | 80°F | 10 mph | 1.2 ft | 6 | 11% | 83°F |
The average sea temperature at Bimini Radio Beach for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in August (88°F) and coolest in February (79°F). It averages 74°F or warmer, comfortable for most swimmers, in every month.
| Month | Water °F | Water °C | For swimming |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 79°F | 26°C | Comfortable |
| February | 79°F | 26°C | Comfortable |
| March | 79°F | 26°C | Comfortable |
| April | 80°F | 27°C | Comfortable |
| May | 83°F | 28°C | Warm |
| June | 85°F | 30°C | Warm |
| July | 87°F | 31°C | Very warm |
| August | 88°F | 31°C | Very warm |
| September | 87°F | 31°C | Very warm |
| October (now) | 85°F | 29°C | Warm |
| November | 82°F | 28°C | Warm |
| December | 80°F | 27°C | Comfortable |
Rip currents. If a current pulls you away from shore, don’t fight it: swim parallel to the beach until you are out of it, then swim back in. If you can’t, float and wave for help.
Sun. The UV index peaks at 6 today, when unprotected fair skin burns in about 23 minutes. Wear SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours and after swimming, and find shade in the middle of the day.
Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Bimini Radio Beach rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.
Under 1 ft is calm, good for small children and floating. 1–2 ft is small, fine for most swimmers. 2–4 ft is moderate: fun for bodyboarding, harder for weak swimmers. 4–6 ft is rough, and over 6 ft is dangerous for swimming. Today at Bimini Radio Beach it’s rough.
Under 8 mph is light and pleasant. 8–15 mph is breezy, good for kites and cooler on a hot day. 15–25 mph blows sand and whips up the water. Over 25 mph most people pack up. Today at Bimini Radio Beach it’s windy.
0–2 is low, 3–5 moderate, 6–7 high, 8–10 very high and 11 or more extreme. At 8 or more, fair skin can burn in under 20 minutes. The UV index is highest around midday even when it is cloudy.
Under 60°F is cold and most people want a wetsuit. 68–73°F is cool but swimmable. 74–79°F feels comfortable, and 80°F or more feels warm.
83°F (28°C), about normal for October.
At 83°F the water is warm. Waves are 3–4 ft, which is rough.
3–4 ft, which is rough. The wind is 17 mph from the ENE.
The UV index peaks at 6 (high). At that peak, unprotected fair skin burns in about 23 minutes. Wear SPF 30 or higher, reapply every two hours and after swimming, and find shade in the middle of the day.
Highs run 80–82°F over the next 7 days. Rain is likely on Sun Nov 1 and Mon Nov 2. The calmest day for a swim looks like Thu Nov 5.
The water at Bimini Radio Beach averages about 85°F (29°C) in October.
August is the warmest month, averaging 88°F. February is the coolest, at 79°F.
The water averages 74°F or warmer from January to December. August is the warmest, at 88°F.
The usual water temperature in October at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.
| South Beach Miami conditions | 52 mi | 83°F |
|---|---|---|
| Sunny Isles Beach conditions | 53 mi | 83°F |
| Crandon Park conditions | 53 mi | 83°F |
| Key Biscayne conditions | 54 mi | 83°F |
| Hollywood Beach conditions | 55 mi | 84°F |
| Dania Beach conditions | 56 mi | 84°F |
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