Beaches Near Fort Lauderdale, Florida

6 monitored beaches with current water quality ratings

4 with Good water quality 1 counties

Fort Lauderdale is a beach city with miles of oceanfront along A1A. From Dania Beach in the south to Deerfield Beach in the north, Broward County offers diverse beach experiences all within 20 minutes.

All Beaches by Distance from Fort Lauderdale

GOOD

Fort Lauderdale Beach

Broward County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

2 mi

19 CFU

 GOOD

Dania Beach

Broward County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

5 mi

33 CFU

 MODERATE

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea

Broward County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

6 mi

48 CFU

 GOOD

Hollywood Beach

Broward County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

8 mi

24 CFU

 GOOD

Pompano Beach

Broward County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

9 mi

26 CFU

 MODERATE

Deerfield Beach

Broward County · Atlantic Coast · Last tested Mar 15

14 mi

68 CFU

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Water Quality Near Fort Lauderdale

All beach water quality ratings shown are based on enterococcus bacteria testing by the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Beaches are tested at least twice per month. A reading of 35.4 CFU/100mL or below is rated "Good" — safe for swimming. Readings above 70.5 CFU/100mL trigger a health advisory.

Distance shown is straight-line distance from Fort Lauderdale. Actual driving distance may be longer. Always check current beach conditions before heading out, especially after rainfall.

Disclaimer: Water quality data sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — not affiliated with Florida DOH or any government agency. Always check with Florida DOH for official conditions.