Broward County · Fort Lauderdale Area · Atlantic Coast
Fort Lauderdale Beach recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether Fort Lauderdale Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Current picture
GOOD on the latest sample at 10 CFU/100mL.
Long-term context
2 poor samples and 2 non-good samples in the displayed history.
Rain still matters
Stormwater can make this page stale faster than the normal testing schedule, especially after heavy rain.
Non-good samples
2
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
February 28, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
2
poor samples in the displayed history at this beach.
Water Quality History — Last 12 Months
Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)
Nearby Beaches With Fewer Warning Signs
History view →These nearby beaches are sorted toward steadier after-rain options so you can compare Fort Lauderdale Beach against places with fewer warning signs.
Deerfield Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 14 mi away
Latest non-good sample Mar 15
Haulover Beach
Miami-Dade County · Atlantic Coast · 15 mi away
Latest non-good sample Oct 16
South Beach
Miami-Dade County · Atlantic Coast · 23 mi away
Latest non-good sample Oct 31
Dania Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 5 mi away
Latest non-good sample Jan 14
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 5 mi away
Latest non-good sample Mar 15
Pompano Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 8 mi away
Latest non-good sample Feb 28
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →February 28, 2026
88 CFU/100mL · POOR
November 15, 2025
114 CFU/100mL · POOR
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How To Use This Page
This page is for people who want to know whether Fort Lauderdale Beach has shown recent warning signs, not just what the most recent badge says.
Use this view as a decision aid, not a guarantee. The latest sample, visible runoff, and recent weather still matter more than any single list or chart.
If you want the main same-day answer instead, go back to the Fort Lauderdale Beach beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.