Fort Lauderdale Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8722956, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Fort Lauderdale Beach in lots like Oceanside Parking Garage, Las Olas Beach Lot, Las Olas Riverfront Garage. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $5/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Fort Lauderdale Beach, don't miss the Stone Crab Claws at Coconuts. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Fort Lauderdale Beach from Bahia Mar Marina, including the Water Taxi Day Pass — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoFort Lauderdale Beach hosts Las Olas Sunday Market and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Fort Lauderdale Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Dogs are banned on the main sandy beach. They are allowed only inside the designated Canine Beach near Sunrise Blvd, on a leash, Friday through Sunday only, with a paid city permit requiring proof of vaccination. Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Alcoholic beverages are not allowed anywhere on the public beach. Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesOnly with a permit. Grills and generators on the beach require advance city approval or a permit. Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Erecting tents, canopies or fencing on the beach is not allowed. Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass bottles and containers are banned on the beach. Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking and vaping are banned on the public beach, with a narrow exception for unfiltered cigars. Source: City of Fort Lauderdale — Beach Rules and Regulations (Ocean Rescue) and Code of Ordinances Ch. 8 / Sec. 19-7, checked 2026-09-10.
See All Beach RulesAt Fort Lauderdale Beach, the sun sets at 7:09 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:13 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Fort Lauderdale Beach update at the top of the conditions page.