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South Beach (Miami)

Junky

Wave Height

1-2

ft

Swell

~4s

NE

Wind

9mph

Onshore (E)

Water

78°

Boardshorts

Falling• Low in 1h 35m

Updated: 5/5/2026, 5:39:49 PM • Data: Open-Meteo

Accurate?

Surf Graph

Clean
Fair
Choppy
Flat

Tide Forecast

Today
L9:02pm0.2ft
Tomorrow
H3:39am2.8ft
L9:53am0.6ft
H3:42pm2.2ft
L9:46pm0.3ft
Thu, May 7
H4:23am2.7ft
L10:41am0.7ft
H4:27pm2.2ft
L10:35pm0.4ft
Fri, May 8
H5:08am2.6ft
L11:31am0.7ft
H5:18pm2.1ft

Recent History

No recent history available

About South Beach (Miami)

South Beach surfing is all about rare windows. Most days are flat or barely rideable, but strong winter cold fronts or distant hurricanes can briefly light it up. When swell hits just right, the shallow sandbars produce fast, novelty-style waves that break close to shore. It's short-lived, highly conditional surf—but memorable when it happens.

FAQ

What is the water temperature at South Beach (Miami)?

The current water temperature at South Beach (Miami) is 78°F. Boardshorts or a rashguard should be comfortable.

What is the surf like at South Beach (Miami) today?

South Beach (Miami) currently has waves around 1-2ft. Conditions change throughout the day, so check back for updated forecasts.

What time is high tide at South Beach (Miami)?

Today's high tide at South Beach (Miami) is at 10:58 PM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What time is low tide at South Beach (Miami)?

Today's low tide at South Beach (Miami) is at 5:09 AM ET. Tide times shift daily, so check our forecast for upcoming tide schedules.

What are the best conditions for surfing South Beach (Miami)?

South Beach (Miami) works best with swells from the E, NE and W, NW winds (offshore). The ideal tide is mid.

Is South Beach (Miami) good for beginners?

South Beach (Miami) is best suited for intermediate surfers who are comfortable paddling out and catching unbroken waves. Beginners may find it challenging on bigger days.

This Week's Outlook

Wednesday PM looks like your best bet with 1ft waves, offshore winds, and a decent tide window around high at 3:42. The rest of the week is pretty flat with Friday afternoon basically going dead calm.

Updated 5/5/2026, 6:22:40 PM

Spot Info

Break TypeBeach Break
BottomSand
Skill LevelIntermediate
CrowdLight to Moderate
Best TideMid
Best SwellE, NE
Best WindW, NW
ParkingLimited street parking

Local Tip

Rare windows - watch the forecast closely during winter cold fronts or hurricane season.