Deerfield Beach

149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

A Blue Wave–certified one-mile stretch with nine lifeguard towers and the International Fishing Pier as the centerpiece. The Cove restaurant district and oceanfront promenade are walkable; surfing is concentrated north of the pier and south of Tower #5.

Great day for photography.

89°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 101. Southeast wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind 12 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 87°F air — ideal beach weather
  • Cloud cover — overcast reduces uv exposure but the vibe too

Water

  • 89°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
66 /100
good
66 Swim
58 Sunbathe
76 Walk
79 Fish
81 Photo

Best for photography today

Water level 1.0 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8723214 · Observed 1.47 ft · Predicted 0.47 ft

Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
16 mph
SE
Rain
6%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
89°F
Swimming weather
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sunrise
6:38 AM
Sunset
8:14 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Time Type Height
12:30 AM High 2.2 ft
6:46 AM Low -0.2 ft
12:57 PM High 2.2 ft
7:08 PM Low -0.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8723214, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

Today Jul 18
87°

Mostly Cloudy

6%
71
Sun Jul 19
88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

29%
30
Mon Jul 20
88°

Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%
26
Tue Jul 21
88°

Mostly Sunny

10%
75
Wed Jul 22
88°

Sunny

11%
77
Thu Jul 23
88°

Sunny

9%
78
Fri Jul 24
88°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

17%
42
  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 89°F

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.

Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
3:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Minor
10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Major
4:10 PM - 6:10 PM

Parking

Multiple paid municipal lots and a 360-space garage two blocks west on A1A.

Dogs

No animals allowed on Deerfield Beach.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441

lifeguards (8am–6pm)fishing pierrestroomsshowersrestaurantspromenade
Is it safe to swim at Deerfield Beach today?

Deerfield Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Deerfield Beach dog-friendly?

No animals allowed on Deerfield Beach.

Is there an entry fee at Deerfield Beach?

Entry to Deerfield Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Deerfield Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Deerfield Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.

What amenities are at Deerfield Beach?

Amenities at Deerfield Beach include lifeguards (8am–6pm), fishing pier, restrooms, showers, restaurants, promenade.

When is the water warmest at Deerfield Beach?

Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.

Where is Deerfield Beach located?

Deerfield Beach is in Broward County, FL, at 149 SE 21st Ave, Deerfield Beach, FL 33441.

Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS

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