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Vista Park Reef
Fort Lauderdale, FL
Updated 59m ago
Estimates only. Not safety advice. Verify locally before entering the water. Terms & Conditions
Looks like Vista Park Reef is getting a good washing machine treatment today, not ideal for spotting those turtles. That stiff 16.5 mph NE cross-onshore wind and 3-4 ft surf are really stirring up the nearshore, which, combined with nearly an inch of rain, means a lot of runoff. The estimated visibility today is roughly 0-5 ft, so don't expect to see much beyond your hand.
Wind
NE 16 mph
Cross-Onshore
Wave Height
Est.3–4 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: 2–3 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
East-facing — viz affected by swell and wind. Best on calm, offshore wind days. Sandy entry with reef within a short swim.