Clearwater Pass surfForecast / Florida – Gulf / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 7 am Thursday 23 Apr 2026 EDT
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Clearwater Pass surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Clearwater Pass sea temperature is
24.0° C
(Which is 1.4°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Clearwater Pass this week:

The most powerful waves expected at Clearwater Pass in the next 16 days are 0.5m 4s and forecast to arrive on Friday (Apr 24) at 2PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 3s period and expected on Friday (Apr 24) at 8AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)--
Best Surf--
Most Powerful 2PM (Fri 24th Apr)1.5ft (0.5m) 4s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Clearwater Pass over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Mostly dry. Warm (max 24°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 25°C on Tue afternoon, min 22°C on Sun morning). Wind will be generally light.

Thursday
23
Friday
24
Saturday
25
Sunday
26
Monday
27
Tuesday
28
Wednesday
29
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
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Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.5
S
4
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
SW
6
0.2
SSW
4
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
1
4
2
0
7
4
2
1
2
1
2
0
0
0
0
1
1
1
2
1
1
Wind (km/h)
15
ESE
15
NW
20
SE
15
SSE
15
WSW
5
ENE
10
S
20
WSW
10
WNW
10
SSW
20
WSW
5
N
10
SSE
15
WSW
5
ENE
10
SSE
15
WSW
10
SW
10
WNW
20
SW
15
WSW
cross-off
cross-on
cross-off
cross-off
on
glassy
cross
on
on
cross-on
on
cross
cross-off
on
cross-off
cross-off
on
cross-on
on
cross-on
on
High Tide
8:40AM0.48m
4:18PM0.82m
9:08AM0.52m
6:05PM0.74m
9:28AM0.56m
7:54PM0.70m
9:45AM0.62m
9:20PM0.68m
10:02AM0.68m
10:25PM0.67m
10:19AM0.75m
11:18PM0.66m
10:37AM0.81m
00:03AM0.65m
Low Tide
8:44AM0.48m
00:51AM-0.01m
11:40AM0.49m
2:00AM0.04m
1:57PM0.42m
2:54AM0.09m
3:15PM0.30m
3:38AM0.14m
4:09PM0.17m
4:14AM0.19m
4:53PM0.07m
4:46AM0.24m
5:32PM-0.01m
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part cloud
clear
clear
part cloud
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
clear
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
part cloud
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6:58
6:58
6:56
6:56
6:54
6:54
6:52
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8:00
8:00
8:00
8:01
8:02
8:02
8:04
Temp °C
22
24
23
22
23
22
23
23
22
23
24
23
23
24
24
24
25
24
24
25
24
20
24
22
21
22
21
23
22
22
25
24
23
24
24
25
25
24
23
26
25
24
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.3
S
5
0.2
S
5
0.4
SSW
5
0.3
SSW
4
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.1
S
5
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
SSW
4
Energy kJ
4
2
7
4
1
2
1
2
1
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
S
7
0.1
S
6
0.1
SW
6
Energy kJ
1
1
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
Energy kJ
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.4
SSE
4
0.5
S
4
0.2
SSW
4
0.3
SW
2
0.2
S
4
0.4
SW
3
0.2
S
4
0.2
SSW
3
0.2
SSW
4
0.2
W
3
0.2
W
3
Energy kJ
6
7
2
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
882
1126
221
228
580
221
223
1659
930
223
580
221
221
634
228
221
634
221
221
223
221
Best forecast wave conditions in Gulf Coast, Florida
Rating
(10 max)
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
1
2
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
5
5
5
5
4
4
4
4
6
6
8
5
6
6
4
6
9
5
8
5
6
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Information about the Clearwater Pass Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Clearwater Pass provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Clearwater Pass can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Clearwater Pass surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Clearwater Pass) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Clearwater Pass may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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