Tampa Bay & Pinellas
Clearwater Beach Fishing Weather & Tides
Passes, piers, and Gulf beaches on Pinellas' barrier islands.
Today on the water
Tuesday, July 21Right now it's 87°F and overcast at Clearwater Beach, with wind SSW 16 mph (gusts 21). The forecast high is 91° with a 18% chance of rain.
Today's tides
- High tide5:06 AM (2.6 ft)
- Low tide12:35 PM (0.8 ft)
- High tide6:39 PM (1.7 ft)
- Low tide10:49 PM (1.4 ft)
Sun
- Sunrise6:48 AM
- Sunset8:27 PM
- UV index9
Fishing Clearwater Beach
Clearwater Beach fronts the Gulf on Pinellas County's barrier islands, with Clearwater Pass funneling bait — and snook — between the beach and Clearwater Harbor. Spanish mackerel and whiting work the beachfront through the warm months, while sheepshead and flounder hold to the bridges and dock structure. Summer thunderstorms build fast off the Gulf here, so keep an eye on the afternoon radar.
Target species
- Snook
- Spanish mackerel
- Sheepshead
- Flounder
Local tip: Snook stack in the pass on a strong tide; an evening outgoing is a good bet in summer.
Clearwater Beach fishing & weather FAQ
- What are the tides in Clearwater Beach today?
- Clearwater Beach's tide predictions come from the NOAA CO-OPS station at Clearwater Beach. Today's high and low tide times are shown above and update through the day on the live dashboard.
- What fish can you catch at Clearwater Beach?
- Clearwater Beach is known for Snook, Spanish mackerel, Sheepshead, and more. The mix shifts with the season, water temperature, and tide — check the live conditions before you run.
- What's the best weather app for fishing Clearwater Beach?
- Salty Forecast is built for exactly this stretch of coast — it combines tides for the Gulf beaches, wind and gust forecasts, water temperature from nearby NOAA buoys, live radar, and offshore swell in one clean, free view aimed at anglers.
- Is the wind good for fishing Clearwater Beach right now?
- Wind direction and speed make or break a day on the water. The live Salty Forecast dashboard shows current wind and gusts, an hourly wind forecast, and an animated wind map so you can pick the calmest window and the most protected water.
Nearby spots
Tides from NOAA CO-OPS (Clearwater Beach). Forecast from Open-Meteo. Salty Forecast is a free hyperlocal weather app built for anglers — species and local notes are general guidance, not fishing advice. Always check current conditions and regulations before heading out.