Broward County · Fort Lauderdale Area · Atlantic Coast
Lauderdale-by-the-Sea recent bacteria spikes
This page is for people who want to know whether Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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
1 poor samples and 12 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
12
moderate or poor samples in the displayed history.
Latest non-good sample
March 15, 2026
This helps you see whether the trouble signs are old or relatively recent.
Poor samples
1
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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea against places with fewer warning signs.
Delray Beach
Palm Beach County · Atlantic Coast · 19 mi away
No non-good samples in the displayed history
Deerfield Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 9 mi away
Latest non-good sample Mar 15
Haulover Beach
Miami-Dade County · Atlantic Coast · 20 mi away
Latest non-good sample Oct 16
Dania Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 10 mi away
Latest non-good sample Jan 14
Pompano Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 3 mi away
Latest non-good sample Feb 28
Hollywood Beach
Broward County · Atlantic Coast · 13 mi away
Latest non-good sample Oct 31
Recent Warning-Sign Samples
Full history →March 15, 2026
48 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
February 28, 2026
101 CFU/100mL · POOR
February 13, 2026
53 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
January 29, 2026
43 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
January 14, 2026
64 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
December 30, 2025
51 CFU/100mL · MODERATE
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How To Use This Page
This page is for people who want to know whether Lauderdale-by-the-Sea 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 Lauderdale-by-the-Sea beach page.
Data from FL DOH Healthy Beaches Program. This is an independent project — check with Florida DOH for official conditions.