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Wind and weather over the beach
A live map from Windy. Drag to move, and use the layers to switch between wind, temperature and rain.
Map by Windy.com — the same forecast service the City of Fort Lauderdale uses on its own beach page.
Check Before You Swim
Today’s beach conditions
Fort Lauderdale Fire Rescue updates these every morning. The flag colour is the one that matters most — it is posted at the lifeguard stands and tells you what the water is doing.
Flags & surf todayThe City posts the flag colour, surf and rip-current outlook every morning. Green, yellow, red or purple — worth a look before you load the car.Beach conditions →
Live beach camVisit Lauderdale streams Fort Lauderdale Beach live. Handy for checking the crowd and the sky before you go.Watch the cam →
Water temperatureUsually in the high 70s to low 80s through the winter — and the pool at the house is heated year round either way.Today’s reading →
TidesHigh and low tide times for the day. Low tide gives you the widest stretch of firm sand for walking.Tide times →
Sea pestsJellyfish and man o’ war are reported here when they are around. Usually nothing; worth checking in a strong east wind.Current report →
Beach conditions hotlineThe City runs a recorded line with the day’s conditions, updated each morning.Call 954-828-4597 →
Conditions come from the City of Fort Lauderdale and Visit Lauderdale and can change through the day. When a flag is flying at the beach, it wins over anything you read here. Swim near a lifeguard.
The pool is heated, whatever the ocean is doing
Red flag day? The saltwater pool at the house is heated year round, fully enclosed and open 24 hours.
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