Clearwater Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Clearwater Beach, Florida · times in EDT
Updated 3:53 AM EDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 84° / 68° | 7 | 0% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 85° / 70° | 7 | 5% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 86° / 77° | 7 | 6% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 85° / 79° | 5 | 16% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 81° / 76° | 3 | 14% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 85° / 74° | 6 | 19% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 85° / 76° | 6 | 20% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Clearwater Beach warm enough to swim?
At 82°F, the water at Clearwater Beach is warm — great for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 3° above the October average of 79°F here.
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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Clearwater Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 82°F. That is 3° above the October average of 79°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Clearwater Beach?
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.
What is the warmest the water gets at Clearwater Beach?
Around 90°F in July, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is January at roughly 61°F.