Learn more about current beach conditions in St. Pete/Clearwater.
Updated December 22, 2023
Our award-winning beaches are the jewel of the St. Pete/Clearwater destination. Over the summer in 2023, our area experienced storm surge along our beaches from Hurricane Idalia. As a result, Pinellas County is conducting a rolling series of small shoreline restoration projects, constructing dunes to mitigate erosion. The active project has moved strategically along the coast, creating as minimal impact on beach visitation as possible. Recently, the area experienced an additional storm surge that has impacted some of these newly constructed dunes, causing erosion of the sand dunes.
All public beaches are currently open. However, some public access points have been closed due to the storm’s impact. Before heading to the beach, please check to see whichaccess pointsmight be best for your trip to the beach. While on the beach. it is important that you do not step foot on or around the dunes or areas of dune erosion, and avoid any active work zones.Learn moreabout the restoration project.
At this time, red tide is not present on St. Pete/Clearwater's beaches.
USA Today has named Clearwater Beach the #1 Beach in the South!
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Take a look at this live beach webcam to see what's happening on America's Best Beaches. And check out our live webcam page for even more views of our beaches.
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Beach Safety and Courtesy Every Day
On any beach day, it's important to be aware of current beach conditions. Look to the beach flag warning system (see details lower on this page) and heed any posted warnings. Rip tides are infrequent, but can be present without being obvious to beachgoers.
Below, you'll also find information on seasonal air and water temperatures, as well as additional resources to help you plan your beach vacation.
As you enjoy America's Best Beaches, please remember to be considerate of other beachgoers, wear sunscreen, stay hydrated, and have a safe and sunny beach day.
Florida's Beach Warning Flag Program
Many Florida beaches, including beaches in St. Pete/Clearwater, utilize a beach warning flag system to let beachgoers know of current beach conditions. You'll most often see beach warning flags posted on or near lifeguard stands.
Here are the beach warning flag colors and what they mean:
Green Flag: Low hazard, calm conditions.
Yellow Flag: Medium hazard with moderate surf or currents.
Red Flag: High hazard, with high surf or strong currents; when these conditions are present, lifeguards may ask swimmers to get out of the water.
Double Red Flag: Water is closed to the public (you may still walk on the beach, but you may not enter the water).
Blue Flag: Stinging or hazardous marine life such as stingrays or jellyfish are present.
It's important to note that rip currents can occur unexpectedly at any beach. Swimmers should be aware of their surroundings and read about what to do if they get caught in a rip current.
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Average Water Temperatures
Yes, you can swim at our beaches, year 'round! Most visitors find our Gulf water temperatures quite pleasant, especially if they are coming from colder climates. See our chart of average Gulf water temperatures below.
| January | 64 F | 17.7 C |
| February | 64.4 F | 18 C |
| March | 66.7 F | 19.3 C |
| April | 73 F | 22.8 C |
| May | 78 F | 25.6 C |
| June | 82.4 F | 28 C |
| July | 85 F | 29.6 C |
| August | 86.7 F | 30.4 C |
| September | 84.6 F | 29.2 C |
| October | 81 F | 27.3 C |
| November | 75 F | 23.8 C |
| December | 68.5 F | 20.3 C |
Average Air Temperatures
Florida is the Sunshine State, and we have warm weather year 'round. Here's a chart of average monthly highs and lows in St. Pete/Clearwater. Summer months tend to have brief afternoon rainstorms, while winter months are typically dry. Be sure to leave the beach if a thunderstorm is coming.
| Month | High | Low |
| January | 66.7 F /19.3 C | 57 F / 13.7 C |
| February | 68.7 F / 20.4 C | 59 F / 15 C |
| March | 72 F / 22.3 C | 62 F / 16.7 C |
| April | 78 F / 25.4 C | 68 F / 20 C |
| May | 82 F / 27.9 C | 78 F / 25.6 C |
| June | 86 F / 29.9 C | 78.4 F / 25.8 C |
| July | 87 F / 30.7 C | 80 F / 26.6 C |
| August | 88 F / 31 C | 81 F / 27 C |
| September | 87 F / 30.3 C | 78 F / 25.5 C |
| October | 81 F / 27.3 C | 73 F / 22.5 C |
| November | 81 F / 27.3 C | 75 F / 23.9 C |
| December | 71 F / 21.5 C | 61 F / 16.2 C |
