Clearwater Beach or Siesta Key Beach today?
Clearwater, Florida · Siesta Key, Florida — 84 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
93Clearwater Beach
vs
95Siesta Key Beach
Too close to call today. Clearwater Beach scores 93 and Siesta Key Beach scores 95, 84 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Clearwater Beach for surfing — surfing 38 vs 33.
- Siesta Key Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Clearwater Beach | Siesta Key Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 85 | 88 | tie |
| Surfing | 38 | 33 | Clearwater Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Clearwater Beach | Siesta Key Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 89°F | 89°F |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 78°F | 77°F |
| Wind | 6 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 12:14 PM | High 12:14 PM |
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 Siesta Key Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (93 and 95), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Clearwater Beach and Siesta Key Beach?
About 84 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.