Sargassum at Hollywood Beach: today's conditions
First bulletin for this beach lands with tomorrow morning’s update.
Hollywood Beach runs along the city of Hollywood on Florida's Atlantic shore, with Hallandale to the south and Dania to the north. The sand is wide here, and the Broadwalk, the paved promenade that traces the shoreline for several miles, sits directly behind it.
Three things make up the tracking for sargassum at Hollywood Beach: how the morning looks, a 0 to 5 rating for a quick read, and a map placing the beach within its stretch of coast. The bulletin is rebuilt every morning, in time for the decision about where to spend the day.
Hollywood Beach on the sargassum map
What to know about this beach
The beach points east at roughly 95 degrees, straight into the easterly winds that sweep this part of the coast. Nothing shelters it: Atlantic Florida has no leeward side to duck behind, and whatever floats offshore rides in once the breeze turns onshore. What washes up here therefore tracks the wind of the preceding days more than anything on land.
The shoreline runs long and unbroken along the city front, with no inlet or jetty cutting through it. That works both ways: a landing can stretch across a wide arc, but it also has room to spread thin instead of piling into a corner. Because the Broadwalk follows the sand without interruption, several access points can be compared on foot within a few minutes.
Frequently asked questions
How exposed is Hollywood Beach to sargassum?
As exposed as the rest of Broward: due east orientation, open Atlantic water, no reef or headland in front. The size of any landing depends mainly on recent easterly winds and how much weed is drifting offshore.
How do I check before heading down?
Look at the FanGass map the morning you plan to go. It refreshes daily and scores Hollywood Beach from 0 to 5, so a check made the night before can already be out of date.
Does the Broadwalk help find a clearer spot?
In practice, yes. The promenade runs the length of the sand without breaks, so you can look at several entrances on foot in a few minutes rather than driving between separate parking lots.
How long does a landing usually stay put?
It varies. A wind shift or a stronger swell can rework the waterline within a day, clearing it or burying the weed under sand, which is why the reading is redone every morning.