Miami-Dade County, FL · Atlantic Ocean

South Beach (Miami Beach)

The most photographed beach in America — Ocean Drive's Art Deco district, the iconic candy-striped lifeguard towers, palm-tree-and-turquoise-water postcard scene. Crowded, energetic, expensive. 5th to 15th Streets is the core; the beach extends 7 miles north to Haulover.

Today's Conditions

Great day for swimming.

85°F water

Water

85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

80 /100

great

82 Swim

75 Sunbathe

82 Walk

76 Photo

Best for swimming today

Water level 0.7 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 0.77 ft · Predicted 0.07 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

77°F

Light Rain

Wind

—

Rain

Today

UV Peak

4 Moderate

Peaks 04 PM · burn in ~50m

Burn-free before 03 PM & after 05 PM

Tomorrow

—°F

Water

Water Temp

85°F

Swimming weather

Water Quality

Clean

6 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 5mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ651)

The MFL office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ168 Coastal Palm Beach — Palm Beach n/a
FLZ172 Coastal Broward — Fort Lauderdale n/a
FLZ173 Coastal Miami-Dade — Miami n/a
FLZ069 Coastal Collier — Naples and Marco Island n/a

NWS SRF · MFL · Issued Jun 3, 8:06 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

8:08 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
5:35 AM	Low	0.3 ft
11:39 AM	High	1.8 ft
5:48 PM	Low	0.0 ft

What to Bring Today

optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F

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

Beach Info

Parking

Paid municipal garages (Ocean Dr, 7th, 12th, 17th Streets) — street parking is unicorn-rare. Walk, bike, or rideshare.

Dogs

Pets prohibited on most of South Beach. Designated dog beach at 21st St (additional dog beaches at 53rd St Mid-Beach and North Beach Bark Beach).

Entry Fee

Free

Address

Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139

Amenities

lifeguardsrestroomsshowersrestaurantsshopsart deco district

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at South Beach (Miami Beach).

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for South Beach (Miami Beach) from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

Is South Beach (Miami Beach) dog-friendly?

Pets prohibited on most of South Beach. Designated dog beach at 21st St (additional dog beaches at 53rd St Mid-Beach and North Beach Bark Beach).

Is there an entry fee at South Beach (Miami Beach)?

Entry to South Beach (Miami Beach) is free.

Are there lifeguards at South Beach (Miami Beach)?

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

What amenities are at South Beach (Miami Beach)?

Amenities at South Beach (Miami Beach) include lifeguards, restrooms, showers, restaurants, shops, art deco district.

When is the water warmest at South Beach (Miami 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 South Beach (Miami Beach) located?

South Beach (Miami Beach) is in Miami-Dade County, FL, at Ocean Dr, Miami Beach, FL 33139.