Clearwater Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Clearwater Beach, Florida
Updated 3:53 AM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
94/100
- 70°F, wind 7 mph
- Low UV (2)
- Clear skies
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
96/100
- 82°F, wind 7 mph
- Clear skies
- ⚠ UV reaches 7 — high
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
98/100
- 83°F, wind 10 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-10-12. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:33 AM | 3.2 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:55 AM | 0.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 2:25 PM | 2.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:09 PM | 1.6 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station Clearwater Beach · 0.4 km away.
About Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach sits on the Florida coast, where the water runs from about 61°F in January to 90°F in July.
The water averages above 70°F in March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November — 9 months of the year — peaking around 90°F in July and dropping to about 61°F in January.
Today it is 82°F. That is 3° above the October average of 79°F here.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Clearwater Beach about 0.4 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Clearwater Beach?
We score today 98 out of 100 — great. The best window is afternoon (3 PM – 7 PM).
How warm is the water at Clearwater Beach?
About 82°F. That is 3° above the October average of 79°F here.
Are there rip currents at Clearwater Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Clearwater Beach as moderate for today. Life-threatening rip currents are possible in the surf zone — swim near a lifeguard.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station Clearwater Beach about 0.4 km away on the open coast.