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South Port Everglades, FL Daily Water Report — August 29, 2026
Today, South Port Everglades is rolling out the red carpet for divers, with a standout score of 8.8/10. If you're looking to explore underwater, now's the time. With minimal wave action peaking at just 0.5 meters and crystal-clear oligotrophic waters, visibility should be superb. The sea surface temperature is a balmy 30.9°C, making it a comfortable dive experience. Boaters and sailors will find favorable conditions as well, with scores of 7.3/10 and 7.5/10 respectively. The wind is mostly cooperative, blowing from the east at a moderate 7 knots, though gusts could spike to a lively 28.2 knots by 5 PM. Plan your trip to avoid the late afternoon winds, and you'll enjoy a smoother ride. Fishing is decent today, scoring 6.8/10. The best bites might come during the solunar major periods, from 1:05 to 3:05 AM and again from 1:05 to 3:05 PM. Keep an eye on the tides, with a low at 3:24 AM and the high at 9:45 AM, as these shifts could influence your success. Surfers might want to sit this one out, with a tepid score of 4.6/10. The waves are gentle, and the swell is modest at 0.26 meters from 116 degrees. Perhaps catch up on waxing your board or scouting new spots for when the conditions improve. Looking ahead, expect a slight uptick in wind and a higher chance of rain over the next few days, especially by September 3rd, with a 69% chance of precipitation. But for today, the skies are clear, and the water's inviting. For a memorable outing, suit up for a dive during the calm morning hours when the ocean is at its most peaceful.
- Report date
- August 29, 2026
- Report status
- Permanent PM Brain report
- Time basis
- Live
- Top activity
- WINDOW IS OPEN
How the water looked at South Port Everglades, FL
The conditions record includes 27.9 °C air temperature, 6.6 knot wind, gusts to 10.3 knots, and 1015.8 hPa pressure.
Ocean: NOAA CoastWatch; Tides: NOAA; Marine: Open-Meteo marine forecast; Weather: Open-Meteo forecast and current conditions
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