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Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Updated 1h ago
Elevated surf likely Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
Elevated Surf
Usually, Lauderdale-by-the-Sea offers easy access to vibrant reef systems, but today's conditions are a different story. A stiff 16.5 mph NE cross-onshore wind, combined with an elevated surf advisory showing waves running 4–5 ft, has really stirred up the nearshore. With nearly an inch of rain in the last 24 hours adding significant runoff, the estimated visibility today is roughly 0-5 ft, making it tough to see much beyond your fins.
Wind
NE 16 mph
Cross-Onshore
Wave Height
Est.4–5 ft
Swell
| Component | Height | Period | Dir |
|---|---|---|---|
| Primary | 2.5 ft | 7s | NNE 17° |
| Secondary | 0.9 ft | 8s | N 9° |
Visibility
~0-5 ft
Rainfall
Moderate impact on visibility
0.92" in last 24h1.24" in last 72h
Temperature
81°F
Water
75°F
Air
88%
Cloud cover
Tide rising(EDT)
low 0.4ft @ 4:32 AM
high 2.3ft @ 10:27 AM
low 0.0ft @ 4:35 PM
high 2.6ft @ 11:05 PM
Forecast
Today
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 10 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: 2–3 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 0-5 ft
Wind: 17 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: 3–4 ft
Tomorrow
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 9 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: 2–3 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 7 mph Onshore
Waves: 2–3 ft
Wed, May 6
Morning
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 5 mph Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 5-10 ft
Wind: 7 mph Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Thu, May 7
Morning
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 7 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 9 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Fri, May 8
Morning
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 6 mph Cross-Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 15 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Sat, May 9
Morning
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 4 mph Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 12 mph Cross-Onshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Sun, May 10
Morning
Viz: 10-15 ft
Wind: 4 mph Offshore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Afternoon
Viz: 15-20 ft
Wind: 8 mph Cross-Shore
Waves: 1–2 ft
Site Notes
Viz heavily affected by swell and wind. Best on calm, offshore wind days.