Broward County · Fort Lauderdale Area · Atlantic Coast
Is it safe to swim at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea today?
Latest DOH sample is GOOD
The latest Florida DOH sample at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea measured 20 CFU/100mL, which is in the good range. That is a positive sign, but it is still a sample from Tuesday, July 7, 2026 rather than a live reading.
Latest sample on page
Tuesday, July 7, 2026
This is the latest DOH beach-water sample we found for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea.
Bacteria reading
20 CFU/100mL
Florida DOH classifies results above 70 CFU/100mL as poor. Lower is better.
12-month risk context
8% poor results
Use the current sample first, then use the 12-month track record as context.
This page helps you make a better beach decision, not just read a badge. If it has rained heavily since Tuesday, July 7, 2026, lean conservative even if the latest sample looks fine.
Start with the sample date
The number on this page is only as fresh as the last sample. If the date feels old for your trip, be more skeptical.
Use history as a tie-breaker
Two beaches can both look good today, but the one with fewer past spikes is usually the safer bet on an uncertain weather day.
Rain beats the badge
Stormwater runoff can change conditions faster than Florida's routine testing schedule, especially near inlets, canals, and urban drains.
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach conditions and water quality today
If you searched for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea water quality or beach conditions today, the latest Florida DOH sample shown on this page is 20 CFU/100mL from Tuesday, July 7, 2026. This site currently classifies that sample as GOOD.
Latest sample on this page: Tuesday, July 7, 2026
This sample is 2 days older than the freshest update currently on this site.
How Lauderdale-by-the-Sea compares nearby today
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea currently ranks #2 of 4 monitored nearby beaches on this page based on current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
If you want the stronger backup right now, compare Deerfield Beach first.
Compare Lauderdale-by-the-Sea with Deerfield BeachYour best next step from this page
Compare Deerfield Beach next
Deerfield Beach currently looks like the stronger nearby alternative on this page.
Use Broward County as your local backup map
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea currently ranks #3 of 6 monitored beaches in Broward County by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness. Use the county page to compare the rest of the local beaches in one place.
Plan from Fort Lauderdale
If you are deciding from a city trip, the city guide makes it easier to compare distance, current status, and fallback options together.
Use the right page for the decision you're making
These deeper views help when you need more than the same-day badge.
Track record
Open Lauderdale-by-the-Sea history
Use this when today's badge looks okay but you want to confirm that Lauderdale-by-the-Sea is usually one of the steadier options.
Backup plan
Compare Deerfield Beach and other backups
Use this first if Lauderdale-by-the-Sea gives you pause and you want the strongest nearby alternative ranked by current status, risk history, and distance.
Weather risk
Use the after-rain view for Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
This sample is already 2 days behind the freshest site data. If rain hit after this sample, start with the stricter after-rain view.
Warning signs
Check recent spikes before you go
Use this to see how recent the warning signs are. The displayed history still includes a poor sample on February 28.
Historically one of the steadier options
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea has a strong 12-month track record in this dataset. That makes a dry-weather good sample more reassuring, but it still does not override recent rain, runoff, or brown water.
Most recent poor sample shown here: February 28, 2026 (101 CFU/100mL)
Freshest sample anywhere on this site: July 9, 2026
Sample source details
- Source station
- COMMERCIAL BLVD PIER
- Station ID
- 42724
- Data source
- Florida DOH Healthy Beaches Program via Water Atlas API
Monitoring station names can differ from beach signs or local nicknames. Use this source detail when you want to match the page back to the underlying Florida DOH sample record.
Water Quality History — Last 12 Months
Values in CFU/100mL. Green = Good (≤35.4), Yellow = Moderate (35.5–70.4), Red = Poor (≥70.5)
If it rained recently, treat this page as stale faster
Florida DOH testing is routine, not continuous. Heavy rain can push bacteria higher through runoff before the next posted sample catches it. For Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, wait at least 72 hours after heavy rain and be extra careful around inlets, canals, storm drains, or brown water. Read the rain guide.
About Lauderdale-by-the-Sea
A charming beach village known as the Shore Diving Capital of South Florida, with a natural coral reef close to shore.
Where Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Broward County
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea currently ranks #3 of 6 monitored beaches in Broward County by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
Compare with Dania BeachWhere Lauderdale-by-the-Sea sits in Fort Lauderdale Area
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea currently ranks #3 of 6 monitored beaches in the Fort Lauderdale Area group by current status, 12-month risk, and sample freshness.
Compare with Dania BeachKeep Exploring This Coastline
Use the county, regional, and city guide pages to compare more beaches before you commit to one stop.
Compare Nearby Beaches Before You Go
These nearby beaches are sorted by current status, historical spike rate, and sample recency so you can compare backup options before you drive.
Read Before You Go
Is It Safe to Swim After Rain?
Wait times, runoff risk, and when to skip the water
Understanding Advisories
What the badges, thresholds, and warnings really mean
Cleanest Beaches in Florida
Compare the strongest historical track records
How Bacteria Testing Works
How sampling works and why “latest” is not the same as live
Flesh-Eating Bacteria & Vibrio
Why this enterococcus badge does not test for Vibrio
Disclaimer: Water quality data is sourced from the Florida Department of Health Healthy Beaches Program. Conditions can change rapidly. This website provides informational guidance only, not official real-time clearance — always check with Florida DOH for official beach conditions. Safe to Swim Florida is an independent project and is not affiliated with any government agency.