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“This is probably the second best beach on the Gulf Coast next to Siesta Key, Sarasota. People are friendly, water is not dangerous, no shark attacks, or bad currents. Been living here for 10 years and I love it! Moved here from Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. And the beach here completely blew me away! Definitely recommend, but if you go, go early to get past traffic so before 9:00 A.M.”
Timothy Jacobs from UNITED STATES - 01 Jul 2014
Clearwater Beach Ratings
Overall: 2.0. Based on 12 votes and 1 review. Vote
Quality on a good day: 2.9(1 star: Even when the swell and winds are optimum, the waves are poor quality, 5 stars: If conditions are right, the waves will be World Class). |
Consistency of Surf: 2.8(1: Clearwater Beach is a fickle surf spot that only works a few times a year. 5: Reliable year-round spot). |
Regional Rating: 4.1(1: Clearwater Beach is usually very poor quality compared to other spots in Gulf Coast, Florida. 5: the best break in Gulf Coast, Florida). |
Difficulty Level: 2.8(1: Suitable for Groms. 3: Intermediates. 5: Expert tow-in surfers only). |
Onshore Wind: 3.9(1: even a light onshore ruins the surf. 5: Clearwater Beach can offer better rides with a light wind behind them). |
Other Options: 3.1(1: If wind or tide conditions are poor at Clearwater Beach, it will be poor everywhere nearby. 5: other locations nearby provide a rich variety of wind and swell exposures). |
Wind and Kite Surfing: 4.3(1: An unsuitable spot. 5: Wind and wave conditions at Clearwater Beach are often excellent). |
Water Quality: 4.0(1: Known health risks from pollution. 5: Never any pollution). |
Crowds: 3.7(1: Often too crowded. 5: Clearwater Beach is an isolated spot where you are unlikely to meet other surfers). |
Access: 4.3(1: Getting to Clearwater Beach requires an overland expedition or chartering a boat. 3: A 30 minute walk from the nearest parking. 5: Park a vehicle right by the break). |
Scenery: 4.4(1: An ugly industrial backdrop. 5: A spectacular setting). |
Local Attitude: 4.3(1: Locals are hostile to visitors. 5: Either there are no locals who surf, or else they are accommodating and friendly). |
Accommodation: 5.0(1: No convenient places to stay indoors. 5: A wide variety of accommodation near Clearwater Beach for all budgets from hostels to luxury hotels). |
Camping: 2.8(1: Camping at Clearwater Beach is not possible. 3: Camping tolerated but no facilities. 5: A nearby camp ground has excellent facilities and a good vibe). |
Entertainment: 4.4(1: Besides the surf and the solitude there is nothing to do when it is flat. 5: Clearwater Beach is in such an interesting area to visit that getting wet is a bonus). |
Equipment and Repairs: 3.9(1: Nothing can be sourced, not even wax. 5: Quality surfing equipment can be purchased or hired. Major repairs can be fixed too). |
Eating: 4.9(1: Bring your own food, there isn't even a shop. 5: A wide variety of places to eat and drink at Clearwater Beach, from fast food and cafes to fancy restaurants). |
Drinking: 4.2(1: Alcohol is not allowed in the country. 5: There is an excellent pub near Clearwater Beach where you can stay or park a camper van overnight). |
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