Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Conditions Today

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach conditions today

Weather watch in effect. The National Weather Service has a Flood Watch out for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea. FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY EVENING Meanwhile, a Rip Current Statement is in effect: Strong rip currents. Stay out of the water unless a lifeguard is on duty. The air is 79°F, with windy 19 mph winds from the E. The UV index reaches 5 (moderate). The National Weather Service rip current risk is high.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 7-day forecast

The week ahead at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, day by day: the sky, the high, the strongest wind and the biggest waves, the UV peak and the daytime chance of rain. The calmest day for a swim looks like Sat Nov 7.

Tide times at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

High and low tides for the next 7 days, from NOAA’s predictions for tide station 8722899. Heights are in feet above the average low tide. The shell window is the last hour and a quarter of the ebb and the first three-quarters of the flood around the day’s lowest daylight low, when the most sand is bare; the lowest low of the week is marked.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea water temperature by month

The average sea temperature at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea for each month (2021–2024). The water is warmest in August (88°F) and coolest in January (76°F). It averages 74°F or warmer, comfortable for most swimmers, in every month.

Staying safe at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Rip currents. Today’s National Weather Service rip current risk is high. 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 5 today. Wear SPF 30 and reapply every two hours and after swimming.

Red tide. Florida's state sampling (FWC) has flagged nothing near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea this week. Red tide can make you cough and sting your eyes near the water.

Seaweed. The NOAA satellite shows moderate sargassum offshore.

Water quality. Water at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is sampled by the Florida Healthy Beaches Program at the Commercial Blvd Pier station. Official sampling results →

Dogs. Dogs are not allowed on this beach.

Weather alerts in effect: Flood Watch, Rip Current Statement, Coastal Flood Advisory.

Swim near a lifeguard when one is on duty, and follow the beach flags and posted signs. The Lauderdale-by-the-Sea rules page covers dogs, alcohol, fires and more.

How to read beach conditions

Waves

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.

Wind

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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea it’s windy.

UV index

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.

Water temperature

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.

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea conditions FAQ

Conditions at beaches near Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

The usual water temperature in November at the nearest beaches. Tap one for its live conditions.

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