Clearwater Beach or St. Pete Beach today?

Clearwater, Florida · St. Pete Beach, Florida — 29 km apart

Updated 4:00 AM EDT

98Clearwater Beach vs 98St. Pete Beach

Too close to call today. Clearwater Beach scores 98 and St. Pete Beach scores 98, 29 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.

Which one, for what

ActivityClearwater BeachSt. Pete BeachBetter
Swimming 96 96 tie
Families with kids 96 96 tie
Walking & shelling 76 80 St. Pete Beach
Surfing 39 39 tie

Conditions side by side

NowClearwater BeachSt. Pete Beach
Water temperature82°F83°F
Wave height1.3 ft1 ft
Air temperature71°F70°F
Wind8 mph7 mph
UV index00
Next tideLow 7:55 AMLow 9:50 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 St. Pete 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 St. Pete Beach?

About 29 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.