Florida, United States
Gulf of Mexico27.98°N, 82.83°WStation UN-FLO-CLE

Clearwater Beach Sea Water Temperature

Fine white quartz sand and calm, warm emerald Gulf waters. Today's reading, 7-day forecast, and monthly averages below.

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Clearwater Beach water temperature

29.5
85.1°FTropical Warm (> 28°C)

Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling.

+0°vs Sep avgGulf of Mexico27.98°N, 82.83°W
Activity Index:SwimmingSnorkelingSurfingTypical conditions
Marine Atmosphere Grid Live Marine Feed
Coastal Air
31°C
87.8°F onshore
Wind Speed
12 km/h
Surface wind
Wave Height
0.8 m
Slight shore chop
Swell
0.6 m
Deep water swell
Wave Period
6 s
Peak interval
UV Index
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Daily maximum
Sunrise
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7-Day Water Temperature Forecast

Open-Meteo ocean model
Today
WedSep 30
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
ThuOct 1
29.8°C
85.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
FriOct 2
29.9°C
85.8°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
SatOct 3
29.8°C
85.6°F
Waves: 0.6m
Tropical
SunOct 4
29.5°C
85.1°F
Waves: 0.7m
Tropical
MonOct 5
29.2°C
84.6°F
Waves: 0.9m
Tropical
TueOct 6
29.1°C
84.4°F
Waves: 1m
Tropical
Forecast cooling trend: -0.4°C over 7 days at Clearwater Beach.
Confidence: High

Clearwater Beach Monthly Water Temperature Averages

Historical monthly climatology. The warmest water in Clearwater Beach occurs inMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct — peaking at30.7°C (87.3°F) in August.

Year-Round Water Temperature Curve (°C / °F)

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Current month Comfortable (20–24°C) Warm (24°C+) Cool (<20°C)
18
Jan
19
Feb
21
Mar
24
Apr
27
May
29
Jun
31
Jul
31
Aug
Current
30
Sep
27
Oct
23
Nov
20
Dec
Full 12-month data table — min / avg / max & swimming comfort
MonthMin Water TempAverage Water TempMax Water TempSwimming Comfort
January16.5°C18.2°C20.1°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
February17.1°C18.9°C21°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)
March19.4°C21.4°C23.5°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
April22.5°C24.3°C26.1°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
May25.4°C27.1°C28.8°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
June28.1°C29.4°C30.7°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
July29.3°C30.5°C31.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
August29.6°C30.7°C31.8°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
SeptemberCurrent28.4°C29.5°C30.6°CTropical Warm (> 28°C)
October24.9°C26.5°C28.2°CWarm & Ideal (24°C – 28°C)
November20.8°C22.7°C24.8°CComfortable (20°C – 24°C)
December17.9°C19.8°C21.9°CCool / Refreshing (16°C – 20°C)

Swimming FAQs for Clearwater Beach

Is the sea warm enough to swim in Clearwater Beach today?

Typical sea surface temperature in Clearwater Beach this time of year is 29.5°C (85.1°F) — classified as Tropical Warm (> 28°C). Very warm bath-like water. Zero chill, exceptional for relaxation and snorkeling. Live readings load automatically.

What are the warmest months for swimming in Clearwater Beach?

The highest water temperatures in Clearwater Beach typically occur duringMay, Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep, Oct, when monthly averages reach peak seasonal levels.

What is the typical water temperature in Clearwater Beach in September?

Historically in September, water temperatures in Clearwater Beach average around29.5°C (85.1°F), fluctuating between a recorded minimum of 28.4°C and a maximum of 30.6°C.

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