MIAMI, FL – Palm fronds sway under a muggy dawn breeze as waves crash harder than usual along South Beach this Monday morning. A High Rip Current Risk remains in effect through this evening for Miami-Dade, Broward, and Palm Beach County beaches, keeping swimmers and surfers on alert.
According to the National Weather Service in Miami, long-period swells from the Atlantic continue to drive strong surf and dangerous rip currents along the coast. Lifeguards advise beachgoers to stay near towers and heed posted flags; even strong swimmers can be pulled quickly into deeper water. Surf should gradually subside late tonight as onshore winds ease, though currents may stay active into Tuesday.
Meanwhile, scattered showers and a few afternoon thunderstorms could briefly dampen inland areas Monday before drier air builds from the north. Sunshine returns Tuesday and Wednesday with highs in the mid-80s and lower humidity—a brief stretch of classic South Florida fall weather before another warm-up late week.
By Thursday and Friday, temperatures climb near 88°F again with breezy conditions and mostly clear skies, setting up ideal evenings for outdoor events and early Halloween decorating. Water conditions will improve by midweek, but officials still urge caution for those entering the surf before the advisory expires.
Heading into the weekend, Miami’s pattern looks steady and warm—beach-friendly, yes, but with a reminder that fall’s humidity break is short-lived. After all, a chilly November ahead will soon start pushing its way down the peninsula.
Five-Day Forecast for Miami, FL:
Mon: 86/76 – Scattered showers; high rip current risk.
Tue: 86/74 – Mostly sunny; calmer surf.
Wed: 84/70 – Sunny and dry; breezy late.
Thu: 89/66 – Warm, mostly sunny; beach-friendly.
Fri: 88/70 – Clear; pleasant Halloween evening.
