2026 King Tides Predictions October 24 – 30* (Highest predicted tide: October 26 & 27) November 6 – 9 November 23 – 26 *Denotes the highest predicted tide  Continue reading below for peak tide times. Predicted dates for 2026 are based on the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration’s (NOAA) Annual Prediction Tide Tables from the Virginia Key station. NOAA uses historic tidal data to publish anticipated times…
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Are You Concerned About Flooding on Your Property? The City of Miami Beach is pleased to provide the Fight the Flood Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program, a competitive grant program for residential and commercial property owners in Miami Beach. Miami Beach is a low-lying community and many buildings are vulnerable to different types of flooding,…
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Welcome to the webpage for the Neighborhood Resiliency Projects Advisory Committee! Here you will find an overview of the purpose of the Committee and its powers and duties. Explore this page to see a collection of resources to learn more about what resilience means for the City of Miami Beach and how we are addressing the related challenges.  If you have any questions…
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The Miami Beach Rising Above grants were created with the goal of promoting sustainability, environmental stewardship and conservation. Local non-profit organizations are encouraged to apply for projects and programs with an emphasis on the environment, including: Sustainable Innovation & Energy Habitat & Wildlife Conservation Waste & Resource Management Green Infrastructure Water Quality & Marine Health…
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The goal of this toolkit is to help organizations, individuals, and our media partners improve their knowledge, efficiency, and effectiveness when communicating any resiliency efforts that Miami Beach is undergoing. This toolkit is best described as a living document that will continue changing as our efforts expand. This fluidity will allow for the City of…
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  Sea level rise is one of the effects of climate change. It is a result of two different factors; an increase in water volume that is added by melting ice lands and the thermal expansion of sea water as it warms up. Miami Beach and its challenges with sea level rise are a common…
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The Private Property Adaptation (PPA) Program provides recipients with the opportunity to pursue their approved project and work with a certified contractor of their choice. Undertaking any kind of work on your property will take research and time to navigate permitting, find a contractor, and determine the best project for your home. To help you…
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Climate Change Key Terms As the city moves forward with its many projects and initiatives, communicating with the public is essential. Properly defining a project is vital to the success of the project – how it will work, the value it will provide, who will benefit, how we will know if we’re successful. 100 -…
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Seawalls are built to protect areas of human habitation along the coast against tides, waves, and sea level rise. Of the approximately 55 miles of seawalls in Miami Beach, about 5 miles are publicly owned. Private seawalls are our first line of defense against rising tides on the Bayside of the island. The city conducted…
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Beach Sunflower (Helianthus debilis) is a charming element in the dune system and attracts wildlife such as butterflies.  Coastal dunes are habitat for wildlife and support a high biodiversity of flora and fauna. They also keep beaches healthy by accreting sand and minimizing beach erosion rates. The dunes protect coastal infrastructure and upland properties from…
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