Clearwater Beach or Indian Rocks Beach today?
Clearwater, Florida · Indian Rocks Beach, Florida — 11 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Clearwater Beach
vs
93Indian Rocks Beach
Too close to call today. Clearwater Beach scores 93 and Indian Rocks Beach scores 93 — 11 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 11 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Clearwater Beach | Indian Rocks Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 88 | tie |
| Surfing | 38 | 40 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Clearwater Beach | Indian Rocks Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 89°F | 89°F |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft | 0.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 77°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:14 PM | Low 7:44 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Clearwater Beach or Indian Rocks Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 93), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Clearwater Beach and Indian Rocks Beach?
About 11 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.