Water Temperature of the Gulf of Mexico in Clearwater, FL

Current Water Temperature

85.3°F

Measurement Time: Thursday, May 21, 2026, 7:18 PM EDT

Today's Tides

 High: May 21, 5:35 AM, 1.7 ft
Low: May 21, 8:44 AM, 1.5 ft
 High: May 21, 3:04 PM, 3.0 ft
Low: May 21, 11:06 PM, -0.1 ft

Temperature Locations

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Local Points of Interest

Clearwater Beach; Sand Key

Gulf of Mexico

Station Name: Clearwater Beach
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Sensor Depth: -6 feet

Nearest Address:
Pier 60
Clearwater, FL 33767
Pinellas County

GPS Coordinates: 27.978306, -82.831694

Nearby Water Temperatures

Old Tampa Bay, Tampa, FL (19 mi)
Tampa Bay, Saint Petersburg, FL (19.6 mi)
Pithlachascotee River, New Port Richey, FL (19.9 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (22.9 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (23.2 mi)
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL (23.3 mi)
Sulphur Springs, Tampa, FL (23.4 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (23.9 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (24.4 mi)
East Bay, Tampa, FL (25.3 mi)
Gulf of Mexico, Egmont Key, FL (27.5 mi)
Alafia River, Gibsonton, FL (28.5 mi)
Tampa Bay, Palmetto, FL (28.7 mi)
Hillsborough River, Tampa, FL (29 mi)
Alafia River, Riverview, FL (31.7 mi)

Weather for Clearwater, Florida

Current Weather

88°F
Sunny
Sunny
98.3°F
88.2°F
57%
NW 10.1 mph
12.5 mph
83°F
70°F
0 in
25%
9 mi
1015 mbar
7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 95°F
L: 71°F
Sunny
Fri
H: 86°F
L: 79°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sat
H: 86°F
L: 79°F
Patchy rain nearby
Sun
H: 87°F
L: 78°F
Sunny
Mon
H: 88°F
L: 78°F

Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.75 μg/m3
PM10: 9.55 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 284.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.65 μg/m3
Ozone: 72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 11:30 AM
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 12:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
6:01 PM - 8:31 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
12:13 AM - 1:43 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Thursday, May 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
94.8°F
71.1°F
81.7°F
72%
0.01 in
64%
0%
13.2 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.97 μg/m3
PM10: 11.3 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 152.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.36 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.8 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:27 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 39 mins
Moonrise: 11:30 AM
Moon Transit: 6:31 PM
Moonset: 12:43 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 23.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

6:33 AM - 9:03 AM
6:01 PM - 8:31 PM

Minor Periods

11:00 AM - 12:30 AM
12:13 AM - 1:43 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Friday, May 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
85.9°F
78.5°F
82°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
15.9 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.05 μg/m3
PM10: 10.06 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 171.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.39 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.57 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:39 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:18 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 40 mins
Moonrise: 12:36 AM
Moon Transit: 7:22 PM
Moonset: 1:24 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 33.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

7:26 AM - 9:56 AM
6:52 PM - 9:22 PM

Minor Periods

12:06 AM - 1:36 PM
12:54 AM - 2:24 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Saturday, May 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
86.3°F
78.6°F
82.2°F
70%
0.14 in
81%
0%
13.4 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.24 μg/m3
PM10: 8.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 142.73 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.59 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.72 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 41 mins
Moonrise: 1:37 PM
Moon Transit: 8:08 PM
Moonset: 2:00 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 44.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:14 AM - 10:44 AM
7:38 PM - 10:08 PM

Minor Periods

1:07 PM - 2:37 PM
1:30 AM - 3:00 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Sunday, May 24, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
86.5°F
78.4°F
82.1°F
70%
0.11 in
83%
0%
16.3 mph
6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.15 μg/m3
PM10: 8.79 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 124.03 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.56 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.36 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:38 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:19 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 42 mins
Moonrise: 2:35 PM
Moon Transit: 8:51 PM
Moonset: 2:32 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

8:59 AM - 11:29 AM
8:21 PM - 10:51 PM

Minor Periods

2:05 PM - 3:35 PM
2:02 AM - 3:32 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Monday, May 25, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
88°F
77.9°F
81.8°F
68%
0 in
0%
0%
16.3 mph
7


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 7.4 μg/m3
PM10: 9.23 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 140.58 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.87 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.69 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 6:37 AM
Sun Transit: 1:28 PM
Sunset: 8:20 PM
Daylight: 13 hrs 43 mins
Moonrise: 3:31 PM
Moon Transit: 9:33 PM
Moonset: 3:01 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.7%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:41 AM - 12:11 AM
9:03 PM - 11:33 PM

Minor Periods

3:01 PM - 4:31 PM
2:31 AM - 4:01 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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