Broward County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

Hollywood Beach

A 2.5-mile-long broadwalk (no, that's not a typo — Hollywood spells it "Broadwalk") of brick and concrete fronting the beach, packed with bicyclists, in-line skaters, and outdoor cafes. The South Florida beach without the South Beach price tag; family-friendly throughout.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

Hot — hydrate and seek shade

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Partly sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 103. Southeast wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

Tonight

A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 100. Southeast wind 9 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.

Weather

90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Safety

UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

73 /100

great

68 Sunbathe

80 Walk

77 Photo

Best for walking 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

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

90°F

Clear

Wind

14 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

91°F

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

—

Water Quality

Clean

10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:39 AM

Sunset

8:13 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

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

Time	Type	Height
1:17 AM	High	2.2 ft
7:38 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:49 PM	High	2.1 ft
7:59 PM	Low	0.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:05 AM	High	2.0 ft
8:29 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
2:42 PM	High	2.0 ft
8:48 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:52 AM	High	1.9 ft
9:18 AM	Low	-0.0 ft
3:35 PM	High	1.9 ft
9:38 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:41 AM	High	1.8 ft
10:08 AM	Low	0.0 ft
4:30 PM	High	1.8 ft
10:29 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:35 AM	High	1.8 ft
11:01 AM	Low	0.1 ft
5:28 PM	High	1.8 ft
11:24 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:31 AM	High	1.7 ft
11:54 AM	Low	0.1 ft
6:22 PM	High	1.8 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

90°

Partly Sunny

Sun Jul 19

91°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

17%

Mon Jul 20

92°

Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

23%

Tue Jul 21

92°

Mostly Sunny

12%

Wed Jul 22

91°

Sunny

12%

Thu Jul 23

91°

Sunny

10%

Fri Jul 24

92°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

17%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

Beach Info

Parking

Paid municipal garages and metered street parking off A1A.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on main beach and Broadwalk. Designated Hollywood Dog Beach between Pershing and Custer Streets, sunrise to sunset.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

101 N Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL 33019

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurantsshopsbroadwalkbike rentals

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Hollywood Beach today?

Hollywood 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 Hollywood Beach dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on main beach and Broadwalk. Designated Hollywood Dog Beach between Pershing and Custer Streets, sunrise to sunset.

Is there an entry fee at Hollywood Beach?

Entry to Hollywood Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Hollywood Beach?

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

What amenities are at Hollywood Beach?

Amenities at Hollywood Beach include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants, shops, broadwalk, bike rentals.

When is the water warmest at Hollywood 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 Hollywood Beach located?

Hollywood Beach is in Broward County, FL, at 101 N Broadwalk, Hollywood, FL 33019.