Clearwater Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Clearwater Beach, Florida
Updated 7:00 PM EDT
Current conditions
Best time to go tomorrow
Today's windows have passed — these are the same conditions scored for tomorrow morning onward.
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
86/100
- 79°F, wind 10 mph
- Moderate UV (3)
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
76/100
- 84°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV peaks at 8 — very high
- ⚠ 47% chance of rain
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
82/100
- 84°F, wind 14 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ UV reaches 8 — high
Best for
Rip current risk
NWS TBW Surf Zone Forecast, issued 2026-08-28. Always follow lifeguard instructions and posted flags.
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time EDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:45 AM | 2.6 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:12 AM | 1.1 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 12:14 PM | 3.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 6:57 PM | 0.5 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 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
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 86 out of 100 — great. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Clearwater Beach?
About 89°F. That is right on the August average of 89°F for this beach.
Are there rip currents at Clearwater Beach today?
The National Weather Service rates the rip current risk at Clearwater Beach as low for today. Low risk is not no risk: rip currents still form near groins, jetties and piers.
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.