Clearwater Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast
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Current Conditions
Very PoorWave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.05s
Wind
8mph
N / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
0.8ft @ 2sESE
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Daily Forecast
3 of 5 daysTue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very PoorNot the most exciting day — 0-1ft and very poor conditions with 8mph ESE winds.
6am9am12pm3pm
2s ESE|6-8mph E
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very PoorPretty quiet out there — 0-1ft and mostly very poor with 9mph from the ESE.
6am9am12pm3pm
2s ESE|9-13mph ESE
Forecast Charts
Clearwater Surf 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
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
Clearwater Surf Forecast FAQ
What is the current surf forecast for Clearwater?
The current wave height at Clearwater is 0-1ft with a 2.05s swell period. Wind is N at 8mph. 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Clearwater?
The current breaking wave height at Clearwater is 0-1ft, produced by a 0.8ft ESE wind swell swell at 2s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Clearwater?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Clearwater is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 1ft waves, a 2.45s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.