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.

Eats & Drinks 29 Stay 10 Shops 4 Charters & Tours 4

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 88°F water · 87°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 87. Heat index values as high as 103. East wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 84. East wind around 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

  • 87°F air — ideal beach weather
  • 31% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

  • 88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

  • Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
  • UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
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26 Swim
52 Sunbathe
24 Walk
20 Fish
31 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Air Temp
87°F
Partly Cloudy
Wind
13 mph
E
Rain
31%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water Temp
88°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
8:31 PM
2.7 ft · in 1.2h
Wave Height
1.6 ft
9s · ENE swell
Sunrise
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:32 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Time Type Height
1:49 AM Low 0.4 ft
8:01 AM High 2.6 ft
2:17 PM Low 0.2 ft
8:31 PM High 2.7 ft

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

Today Sep 9
87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

31%
33
Thu Sep 10
88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

54%
22
Fri Sep 11
88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%
24
Sat Sep 12
88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms

80%
11
Sun Sep 13
88°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%
17
Mon Sep 14
88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

46%
29
Tue Sep 15
87°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

67%
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  • critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
  • optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
  • optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 31% rain chance

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.

Major
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
5:10 AM - 6:10 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
6:20 PM - 7:20 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

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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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