BeachLens

BeachLens is a real-time beach navigation platform that helps people explore Florida’s beaches smarter, safer, and more enjoyably. BeachLens brings together live beach conditions, beach information, amenities, reviews, and community reports into one platform so users can make better decisions before and during their beach day.

Whether you are planning your trip or already on the way, BeachLens helps you understand what is happening at the beach in real time.

BeachLens provides live environmental and ocean condition data for beaches across Florida, including (and more):
- Tide levels
- Wave height and surf conditions
- Wind speed and direction
- Weather conditions
- Water quality and bacteria levels (when available from public data sources)

This data is gathered from trusted public sources such as NOAA and government environmental reporting systems and displayed in a simple, easy-to-understand format.


Each beach includes detailed information to help users plan their visit, including:

- Beach descriptions
- Available amenities (parking, restrooms, food, lifeguards, etc.)
- General beach information to help users choose the best location for their needs
- Community Reports and Reviews

Users can submit location-based reports and upload photos to share current beach conditions with others. This helps provide real-time, on-the-ground updates so visitors can see what the beach looks like before they arrive.


Users can rate and review beaches based on their personal experiences. Reviews help others discover new beaches and decide which locations are best for swimming, relaxing, surfing, or visiting with family.

BeachLens is designed specifically for Florida and focuses on providing useful, location-specific beach information rather than general weather data. The goal is to create a single platform where users can check conditions, understand the environment, and navigate beaches more effectively.