Clearwater Beach or Indian Rocks Beach today?

Clearwater, Florida · Indian Rocks Beach, Florida — 11 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

98Clearwater Beach vs 98Indian Rocks Beach

Too close to call today. Clearwater Beach scores 98 and Indian Rocks Beach scores 98 — 11 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.

Which one, for what

ActivityClearwater BeachIndian Rocks BeachBetter
Swimming 96 96 tie
Families with kids 96 96 tie
Walking & shelling 76 80 Indian Rocks Beach
Surfing 39 39 tie

Conditions side by side

NowClearwater BeachIndian Rocks Beach
Water temperature82°F82°F
Wave height1.3 ft1.3 ft
Air temperature71°F69°F
Wind8 mph6 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:55 AMLow 9:27 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 (98 and 98), 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.