89°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
30
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. South wind around 14 mph, with gusts as high as 21 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 5am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South southeast wind 8 to 13 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 37% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 86°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
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 4:10pm edt until july 21 at 8:00pm edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
17 /100
skip
0 Swim
43 Sunbathe
18 Walk
0 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.7 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 4:10PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...South winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
14 mph
S
Rain
37%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
88°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
9:47 PM
0.6 ft · in 41m
Water Quality
Clean
8 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 6mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:46 AM
Sunset
8:28 PM
Moon · 18%
Waxing Crescent
Neap tides — smaller range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:36 AM | High | 2.3 ft |
| 8:59 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 3:06 PM | High | 2.8 ft |
| 9:47 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:04 AM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 10:00 AM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 4:03 PM | High | 2.4 ft |
| 10:16 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:33 AM | High | 2.5 ft |
| 11:10 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 5:05 PM | High | 2.0 ft |
| 10:39 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:06 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 12:35 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 6:39 PM | High | 1.7 ft |
| 10:49 PM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:48 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 1:58 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:45 AM | High | 2.6 ft |
| 3:05 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 7:52 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 4:03 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726724, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
65%
13
89°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms
81%
5
91°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
18
88°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
32
89°
Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms
24%
38
90°
Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms
27%
35
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 14 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 37% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°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.
Minor
10:40 PM - 11:40 PM
Major
4:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Minor
10:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Major
4:20 PM - 6:20 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Clearwater Beach today?
Clearwater Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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.
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