Weather & Wave Report
Real-time weather conditions and Gulf of America wave forecast for Clearwater Beach, Florida.
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Current Beach Conditions
Last updated: 1:25 PM
Gulf of America Wave Chart
24-hour wave height forecast for Clearwater Beach
Updated: 1:25 PM
Live Weather Radar
Animated Doppler radar for the Tampa Bay / Clearwater Beach area — use this to spot incoming rain before heading to the beach.
Official NEXRAD radar from NOAA / National Weather Service · Tampa Bay station KTBW · Auto-refreshes every few minutes
Beach Safety Tips
Clearwater Beach uses a colored flag system: Green = safe, Yellow = caution, Red = high hazard, Double Red = water closed. Always check flags before entering the water.
The Florida sun is intense year-round. Apply SPF 30+ sunscreen 15-30 minutes before going out and reapply every 2 hours, especially after swimming.
The Gulf Coast heat and humidity can be deceiving. Drink water continuously throughout your beach day — alcohol and caffeine accelerate dehydration.
If caught in a rip current, don't fight it. Swim parallel to shore until you're out of the current, then swim back to the beach.
Never touch, feed, or disturb marine animals including dolphins, sea turtles, and shore birds. It's illegal and can harm them.