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South Beach surf report and forecast
Wind waves: 1.4 m 6 s ENE
Best window this week: Saturday 07:00 EST — 3.2 0.6 m (1.8 ft) at 11 s, cross-offshore wind. Ratings: 0–10 for an intermediate surfer; B = beginner, A = advanced. Offshore/onshore is judged against the coast's orientation (95° faces the sea).
7-day surf forecast
| Day | Rating | Wave height | Period | Swell from | Wind | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | 1.6 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2–1.7 m (4.0–5.5 ft) | 6 s | NE | 17 kt onshore | 06:29–17:38 |
| Tue 03 Nov | 1.1 B 2 · A 1 | 1.0–1.6 m (3.1–5.2 ft) | 5 s | ENE | 15 kt onshore | 06:30–17:37 |
| Wed 04 Nov | 1.0 B 2 · A 0 | 0.6–0.9 m (1.9–3.0 ft) | 6 s | NNE | 9 kt onshore | 06:31–17:36 |
| Thu 05 Nov | 0.7 B 2 · A 0 | 0.5–0.5 m (1.5–1.7 ft) | 8 s | NNE | 8 kt cross-onshore | 06:31–17:36 |
| Fri 06 Nov | 1.2 B 4 · A 0 | 0.4–0.5 m (1.2–1.5 ft) | 11 s | NE | 6 kt glassy | 06:32–17:35 |
| Sat 07 Nov | 3.2 B 6 · A 1 | 0.4–0.6 m (1.4–1.8 ft) | 11 s | NE | 7 kt cross-offshore | 06:33–17:35 |
| Sun 08 Nov | 1.4 B 4 · A 0 | 0.4–0.6 m (1.3–1.8 ft) | 11 s | NE | 9 kt cross-offshore | 06:33–17:34 |
Today and tomorrow, every 3 hours
| Time | Rating | Wave | Period · from | Wind |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mon 07:00 | 1.5 B 2 · A 1 | 1.4 m (4.7 ft) | 6 s ENE | 16 kt E onshore |
| Mon 10:00 | 1.4 B 2 · A 1 | 1.4 m (4.4 ft) | 6 s NE | 16 kt E onshore |
| Mon 13:00 | 1.6 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.1 ft) | 6 s NE | 13 kt E onshore |
| Mon 16:00 | 1.2 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 6 s NE | 17 kt E onshore |
| Mon 19:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 1 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 5 s ENE | 21 kt E onshore |
| Mon 22:00 | 1.2 B 1 · A 1 | 1.7 m (5.5 ft) | 6 s NE | 20 kt E onshore |
| Tue 01:00 | 1.2 B 1 · A 1 | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 6 s ENE | 18 kt E onshore |
| Tue 04:00 | 1.1 B 1 · A 1 | 1.4 m (4.6 ft) | 5 s ENE | 17 kt E onshore |
| Tue 07:00 | 1.1 B 2 · A 1 | 1.2 m (4.0 ft) | 5 s ENE | 15 kt E onshore |
| Tue 10:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 1.2 m (3.8 ft) | 5 s ENE | 15 kt E onshore |
| Tue 13:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.7 ft) | 5 s ENE | 15 kt E onshore |
| Tue 16:00 | 0.9 B 1 · A 0 | 1.1 m (3.5 ft) | 5 s ENE | 13 kt E onshore |
| Tue 19:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.1 ft) | 5 s ENE | 13 kt E onshore |
| Tue 22:00 | 0.7 B 1 · A 0 | 1.0 m (3.3 ft) | 4 s ENE | 14 kt E onshore |
Model vs reality: nearest buoy
Buoy Hollywood Beach, FL (265) (41122), 25 km from South Beach, reported 1 h before this update. model on target (within 0.0 m).
| Buoy | Model | |
|---|---|---|
| Wave height | 1.6 m (5.2 ft) | 1.6 m (5.3 ft) |
| Peak period | 7 s | 6 s |
| Swell from | ENE | ENE |
water 27.1 °C at the buoy
Buoy = measured at sea by NOAA NDBC. Model = GFS-Wave interpolated to the buoy's position and time. A persistent gap means the model is running high or low for this swell; adjust the forecast accordingly.
South Beach tide chart
| Day | High and low tide (EST, height vs. mean sea level) |
|---|---|
| Mon 02 Nov | High 01:50 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 08:00 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 14:30 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 20:40 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) |
| Tue 03 Nov | High 03:00 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) · Low 09:10 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 15:30 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 21:40 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) |
| Wed 04 Nov | High 04:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 10:10 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 16:20 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 22:30 (-0.4 m / -1.3 ft) |
| Thu 05 Nov | High 05:00 (+0.4 m / +1.3 ft) · Low 11:00 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 17:10 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) · Low 23:20 (-0.4 m / -1.4 ft) |
| Fri 06 Nov | High 05:50 (+0.4 m / +1.4 ft) · Low 11:50 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 18:00 (+0.4 m / +1.2 ft) |
| Sat 07 Nov | Low 00:00 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 06:30 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 12:40 (-0.4 m / -1.2 ft) · High 18:40 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
| Sun 08 Nov | Low 00:40 (-0.5 m / -1.5 ft) · High 07:10 (+0.5 m / +1.5 ft) · Low 13:20 (-0.3 m / -1.1 ft) · High 19:20 (+0.3 m / +1.1 ft) |
Nearby spots
- 1.4 Miami 6 km · 1.4 m (4.7 ft) now
- 1.5 Surfside 12 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 1.5 Fort Lauderdale 39 km · 1.6 m (5.3 ft) now
- 2.0 Pompano Beach 52 km · 1.7 m (5.7 ft) now
- 2.0 Deerfield Beach 61 km · 1.7 m (5.7 ft) now
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Waves: NOAA GFS-Wave global 0.25deg, cycle 20261102 06z (NOMADS). Tides: GOT4.10c (NASA GSFC) via pyTMD. Water: sea surface temperature: Open-Meteo Marine API (ECMWF / Météo-France), CC BY 4.0. Times in local time (America/New_York). Forecast for the nearest open-water model point (25.75, -80.00); local bathymetry, tide and wind change conditions at the beach.