92°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
17%
44
Pinellas County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Clearwater Beach
10 Pier 60 Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Consistently ranked the #1 beach in America by Tripadvisor — 3 miles of sugar-white sand, calm Gulf water, the Pier 60 sunset celebration nightly, and a walkable beach town with Beach Walk promenade. Family-oriented, well-maintained, and the Tampa Bay region's default beach.
Today's Conditions
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 85°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Sunny, with a high near 92. Heat index values as high as 104. West southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 81. Heat index values as high as 101. South southwest wind 3 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 92°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
39 /100
ok
28 Swim
61 Sunbathe
37 Walk
38 Fish
36 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.5 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
92°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
5 to 10 mph
WSW
Rain
17%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
93°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
4:20 PM
0.1 ft · in 1.6h
Water Quality
Clean
8 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:31 AM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 8:36 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 4:20 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:46 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
93°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
38
93°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
44
94°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
44
94°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
38
93°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
25
93°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
25
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 92°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:40 PM - 10:40 PM
Minor
2:40 AM - 3:40 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid municipal garages (Pier 60, Beach Walk, North Beach) and metered street parking. Fills early; consider the Clearwater Beach Trolley.
Dogs
Pets prohibited on the main bathing beach. Leashed dogs permitted on the sand from Somerset St to North Beach. Dedicated dog beach at Fort De Soto Paw Playground (south).
Entry Fee
Free
Address
10 Pier 60 Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Clearwater Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Clearwater Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Clearwater Beach dog-friendly?
Pets prohibited on the main bathing beach. Leashed dogs permitted on the sand from Somerset St to North Beach. Dedicated dog beach at Fort De Soto Paw Playground (south).
Is there an entry fee at Clearwater Beach?
Entry to Clearwater Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Clearwater Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Clearwater Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Clearwater Beach?
Amenities at Clearwater Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, shops, restrooms, showers, promenade.
When is the water warmest at Clearwater Beach?
The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.
Where is Clearwater Beach located?
Clearwater Beach is in Pinellas County, FL, at 10 Pier 60 Dr, Clearwater Beach, FL 33767.
Nearby Beaches
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