Can you swim here today?
Fort Lauderdale Beach Cam - Live Streaming
Fort Lauderdale, Florida · Tourist attraction
Live flow only — judge the water in person
As of August 20, 2026, USGS gauge 260810080222001, 16.4 miles away, reports a gage height of 6.62 ft near Fort Lauderdale Beach Cam - Live Streaming but no water-temperature reading.
There's a live streamflow reading but no nearby water-temperature sensor. Check the numbers below, watch for fast or rising water, and never swim alone.
Gage height
6.62 ft
water level
Live, provisional data from USGS gauge SITE 99 NR L-35A IN CONS AREA 2B NR SUNRISE, FL (16.4 mi away), as of Aug 20, 4:45 PM gauge-local time.
Before you get in
- Never swim alone — and keep weaker swimmers within arm's reach.
- Scout depth and entry/exit points before you get in.
- Read the current: avoid fast, rising, or murky water.
- Check the forecast — get out well before storms or lightning.
- Obey posted signs, flags, and lifeguard guidance.
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Conditions are for general information only and can change quickly. Always judge the water in person and follow posted advisories and local guidance before swimming or paddling.