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Can you swim at Fort Lauderdale Beach today?

7.0GOOD

Good · 7.0

Wave height: 2.0m – Be cautious of strong waves

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  • Wave height: 2.0m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions look good right now: 7.0 out of 10. Water is 82 °F, measured at NDBC buoy 41122 (Hollywood Beach, FL (265)) (41122). Rough waves around 6.5 ft, moderate wind at 13 mph. Air 75 °F, UV 0 (low). Best window in the next 24 hours: 1 pm to 7 pm, averaging 8.7.

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    82 °F
    NDBC buoy 41122 (Hollywood Beach, FL (265)) (41122) (measured) · fetched
    Glass
  • Water quality
    No reading
    No classification for this spot
    –
  • Waves
    6.5 ft
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Wind
    13 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • Air temperature
    75 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about Fort Lauderdale Beach

Is it safe to swim at Fort Lauderdale Beach today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 7.0 out of 10 (Good), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at Fort Lauderdale Beach?

The latest reading is 82 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.