Clearwater Beach sits on the Gulf of Mexico. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8726724, and rip current risk, plus red tide and sargassum seaweed status. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Clearwater Beach in lots like Municipal Marina, Pier 60 Lot, 420 S. Gulfview Blvd. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $3.50/hr and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Clearwater Beach, don't miss the Grouper Sandwich at Frenchy's Rockaway. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Clearwater Beach from Clearwater Beach Marina, including the Calypso Queen — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoClearwater Beach hosts Sunsets at Pier 60 and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Clearwater Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. No animals on the public bathing beach, service animals excepted. Dogs are allowed on a leash on the sand north of Somerset Street only; this is not a dog beach and they must stay leashed. Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesNo. No alcohol or other intoxicants are permitted on Clearwater's public beaches. Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesNo. No fires, bonfires or unpermitted fireworks are allowed on Clearwater Beach. Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesNo. No tents, shacks or other temporary shelters may be set up on the beach. Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is prohibited on the beach. Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesIt depends where on the beach. No fishing from public beaches inside any designated swim area. Fish outside the swim zone or from Pier 60. Source: City of Clearwater — Beach Rules & Information, checked 2026-09-08.
See All Beach RulesAt Clearwater Beach, the sun sets at 7:20 PM today — about 11h 56m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:24 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Clearwater Beach update at the top of the conditions page.