85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
53
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
Great day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 82°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 85. East wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 7pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind 12 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:55pm edt until june 5 at 2:00am edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
36 /100
ok
10 Swim
77 Sunbathe
44 Walk
0 Fish
36 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:55PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Clear
Wind
16 mph
E
Rain
17%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 01 PM–04 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
8 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:35 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 7:01 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 1:11 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 9:01 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Mostly Sunny
2%
76
91°
Mostly Sunny
4%
76
91°
Partly Sunny
9%
76
90°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
44
89°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
38
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
8:40 AM - 9:40 AM
Major
3:20 PM - 5:20 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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