Is South Beach good for swimming today?
South Beach has BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Use this as a planning signal only, then check local flags, lifeguards, closures and current beach conditions.
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Quick answer: South Beach today
South Beach is a BeachFinder spot in Miami-Dade, US-FL, US. Today, compare water temperature 31°C, wind 10 km/h · E, uv 6.1, waves 0.2 m, water quality Check official advisories before leaving. BeachFinder Score: 74/100. Always check official flags, closures and lifeguard advice before swimming.
Water temperature
31°C
Wind
10 km/h · E
UV
6.1
Waves
0.2 m
Water quality
Check official advisories
Last updated: Sep 9, 08:30 AM local forecast timeBeachFinder Score: 74/100
Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts, OpenStreetMap place context and BeachFinder spot data.
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Updated: Sep 9, 08:30 AM
Water temp
31°C
Air temp
29°C
Feels like
33°C
UV index
6.1
Wind
10 km/h · E
Gust 13 km/h
Waves
0.2 m
Current
1 km/h · N
Parking
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Weather and marine data: Open-Meteo
South Beach
The record identifies South Beach as a beach in Miami-Dade, Florida. Consider this location today only when live conditions fit the activity. Before swimming there, confirm wind, waves, currents, water quality, flags and official advice. The editorial text covers durable facts, while the current panels remain responsible for water and weather status. The planning value comes from a small set of checkable place facts. Wikipedia’s place entry opens with “South Beach is a neighborhood in Miami Beach Florida It is located…” The recorded map position is 25.78489, -80.13017, which helps distinguish this beach from similarly named places. The dossier locates Miami Beach at about 0.9 km, Sandy's Beach at about 1.1 km and South Pointe Beach at about 1.9 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one. For a same-day decision, use a short sequence. A reliable go/no-go sequence covers water temperature, wind, waves, currents, recent water-quality information and flags. A database entry is not permission to enter the water; current closures and local safety directions remain decisive. Use the alternatives on the map as an active backup plan. A modest change in exposure, access or travel time can matter more than a broad destination ranking. For UV planning, compare the hour of arrival with shade, exposure time and the return journey; the midday beach experience can differ sharply from early morning or evening.
About this spot
South Beach works as a local decision page for Miami-Dade, Florida. The sourced profile answers where the beach is and what has been documented; the live layer answers whether the intended swim, surf session or shore visit still fits current evidence. The dossier locates Miami Beach at about 0.9 km, Sandy's Beach at about 1.1 km and South Pointe Beach at about 1.9 km within the comparison area; check each update time before selecting one.
Updated 7/10/2026
Frequently asked questions
What is the water temperature at South Beach today?
31°C. Marine temperature is shown when forecast coverage is available for this location.
How windy is South Beach today?
10 km/h · E. Wind can change comfort and surface conditions, especially on exposed beaches.
What should I check before swimming at South Beach?
Check official safety flags, lifeguard advice, closures, water-quality advisories, UV, wind, waves and currents before entering the water.
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