Pinellas County
Clearwater Beach Red Tide Today
Clearwater Beach is a Pinellas County Gulf Coast beach. The closest FWC sample labels may include Pier 60 and nearby Pinellas County waters.
not present/background (0-1,000) at Clearwater Beach Pier 60, sampled 2026-09-14, 0 km from Clearwater Beach.
FWC live records are fetched from the usual last 8 days. The freshness card below shows whether the newest matched sample is still inside that window.
Clearwater Beach data freshness
Sep 16, 2026, 9:32 AM EDT
2026-09-14
2 days
2026-09-14 (2 days old)
Clearwater Beach Pier 60
If the sample age becomes older than the usual 8-day live sample window, this card will mark the page as outside window and say that no newer matched FWC sample was found. Freshness is based on public FWC sample dates and the static page build time.
Clearwater Beach Today
This page focuses on nearby FWC red tide samples for Clearwater Beach and keeps the source location, sample date, and original abundance text visible.
Clearwater Beach Conditions From Official Samples
This page summarizes nearby public FWC red tide samples for Clearwater Beach conditions today. It keeps the original FWC location names, sample dates, and abundance text visible so the source record can be checked directly.
Official Red Tide Sources
Nearest Sample Readings
| FWC location | Distance | Sample date | Abundance | Depth |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 2026-09-14 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Cooper Point; E of (Old Tampa Bay) | 15.7 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| High Point; 2 mi NE of (Old Tampa Bay) | 16 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 4.1 m |
| High Point; 2 mi NE of (Old Tampa Bay) | 16 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
| Philippe Park; NE of (Safety Harbor) | 16.1 km | 2026-09-09 | not present/background (0-1,000) | 0.5 m |
Sample Point Distribution
Current matched FWC source names for this page are grouped below. These are monitoring locations, not whole-beach measurements.
- High Point; 2 mi NE of (Old Tampa Bay)2 current samples
- Clearwater Beach Pier 601 current sample
- Cooper Point; E of (Old Tampa Bay)1 current sample
- Philippe Park; NE of (Safety Harbor)1 current sample
What This Page Can And Cannot Answer
It can show nearby public FWC sample text, the exact source location, sample date, NOAA forecast text where available, and nearby beach pages.
It cannot issue medical advice, beach closure guidance, travel advice, or a site-owned concentration estimate.
NOAA Respiratory Forecast
Very low at Clearwater Beach Pier 60, +3h, valid 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00.
2026-09-16T09:00:00-04:00
NOAA forecasts potential respiratory irritation at individual beach locations using cell count category, wind speed, wind direction, and shoreline angle. RedTideToday displays NOAA forecast text as reported.
| Hour | Forecast | Valid time | NOAA location | Distance | Wind speed | Wind category |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 12.2 kt | Offshore |
| +6h | Very low | 2026-09-16T20:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 13 kt | Offshore |
| +9h | Very low | 2026-09-16T23:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 13.9 kt | Offshore |
| +12h | Very low | 2026-09-17T02:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 12.2 kt | Offshore |
| +15h | Very low | 2026-09-17T05:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 7.8 kt | Offshore |
| +18h | Very low | 2026-09-17T08:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 7.8 kt | Offshore |
| +21h | Very low | 2026-09-17T11:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 8.7 kt | Offshore |
| +24h | Very low | 2026-09-17T14:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 11.3 kt | Offshore |
| +27h | Very low | 2026-09-17T17:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 12.2 kt | Offshore |
| +30h | Very low | 2026-09-17T20:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 12.2 kt | Offshore |
| +33h | Very low | 2026-09-17T23:00:00+00:00 | Clearwater Beach Pier 60 | 0 km | 13 kt | Offshore |
| +3h | Very low | 2026-09-16T17:00:00+00:00 | Indian Rocks Pinellas County Beach Access | 8.8 km | 15.6 kt | Offshore |
Recent Trend
- 2026-09-14 not present/background (0-1,000) at Clearwater Beach Pier 60
- 2026-09-09 not present/background (0-1,000) at Cooper Point; E of (Old Tampa Bay)
Nearby Beaches
- St. Pete Beach 30.1 km
- Anna Maria Island 49.7 km
Red Tide History Here
Historical FWC location aliases used for this page include Clearwater Beach Pier 60. Historical samples are used for page selection and context, not for today's status.
What This Level Means
FWC abundance categories include not present/background, very low, low, medium, and high. This site displays FWC text as reported and links to official sources for health guidance.
FAQ
Is there red tide near Clearwater Beach today?
not present/background (0-1,000) at Clearwater Beach Pier 60, sampled 2026-09-14, 0 km from Clearwater Beach.
Where can I check Clearwater Beach conditions?
Use this page for nearby FWC red tide samples and the linked FWC, NOAA, county, or local beach authority pages for official beach guidance.
Does this page calculate a beach-wide concentration?
No. It shows nearby public FWC sample readings and the original FWC abundance text.
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