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Clearwater Surf Forecast

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Clearwater surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
Flat
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.05s
Wind
7mph
NE / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Primary
0.3ft @ 3sWNW
Wind Swell
0.5ft @ 2sENE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Moderate
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Winter

Clearwater Beach is a gentle Gulf Coast beach break that only produces rideable waves during cold fronts and tropical systems that push W or SW swell into the Gulf. Waves are typically small and short-lived compared to Atlantic-facing beaches. When conditions align, the sandy bottom creates fun, forgiving peaks ideal for longboarding and learning.

Inconsistent surfSwimmers and beach trafficJellyfish

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s NW|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
2s SSE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s WNW|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Very Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ENE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Very Poor

Not the most exciting day — Flat and very poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
3s ENE|Calm

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Clearwater Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Clearwater?
The current wave height at Clearwater is Flat with a 2.05s swell period. Wind is NE at 7mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Clearwater surf forecast?
Our Clearwater forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.