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Clearwater Beach Causeway

Location: Clearwater Bay
Mile Marker: Mile 135.9 - GIWW
Lat / Lon: N 27° 58.570' / W 082° 49.345'
Depth: 6-10 Feet
Description:
NOTE: Per Florida Statute 327.4109

The owner or operator of a vessel or floating structure may not anchor or moor such that the nearest approach of the anchored or moored vessel or floating structure is:
1. Within 150 feet of any marina, boat ramp, boatyard, or other vessel launching or loading facility;
2. Within 300 feet of a superyacht repair facility. For purposes of this subparagraph, the term "superyacht repair facility" means a facility that services or repairs a yacht with a water line of 120 feet or more in length; or
3. Within 100 feet outward from the marked boundary of a public mooring field or a lesser distance if approved by the commission upon request of a local government within which the mooring field is located. The commission may adopt rules to implement this subparagraph.
DISCLAIMER: The laws and regulations governing anchoring in Florida waters are complex and everchanging. If you plan to anchor, whether overnight or for an extended period, you should confirm whether you are in compliance with local and state requirements before committing to a location. Two sources of information that may be helpful are the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission and the Florida State Statutes.

3.00

(4)

3.00 out of 5 stars

Holding:

3.00

Excellent, Sand

Wind Protection:

2.33

Somewhat Exposed Southeast and Wakes

Current Flow:

1.67

Wake Protection:

1.33

Somewhat Exposed Southeast and Wakes

Scenic Beauty:

2.33

Ease of Shopping:

4.00

Shore Access:

2.67

Pet Friendly:

4.00

Cell Service:

4.50

Review for Clearwater Beach Causeway

Reviewed by: Matt Stringer on Apr 20, 2025
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 40'
Draft: 4.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

3

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

3

Cell Service:

5

Good holding in 10' with sand bottom and well protected from the north and northeast winds, but little fetch from other directions keeps the chop down even in 15+ knots. Plenty of wakes during the day, but practically no one on the water at night, so a peaceful sleep. Current swung us twice a day when the wind was down.

Dinghy docks are hard to come by, but there is a primitive beach landing with bike path nearby. We tied to a tree and crossed the bridge to the Bait House for drunken shrimp! The Clearwater Municipal Harbor Marina has free 4-hour G-Dock access 1 mile east across the bay (verify on their website). We heard tour boats and ferries leaving from across the channel starting around 7:30 am, but were done by dusk. The sounds of music and fireworks drifted from the beach on the Easter holiday weekend.

Great cell reception on Mint Mobile, Starlink Roam worked. Did not find public Wi-Fi here.

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Review for Clearwater Beach Causeway

Reviewed by: LindaWilkes, Redeemed, on Mar 16, 2023
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 34'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

4

Enjoyed watching the tourist boats.The marina is a busy place. Good people in the anchorage.

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Review for Clearwater Beach Causeway

Reviewed by: Jennifer Blankenship on Aug 24, 2022
Vessel Type: Sail
LOA: 46'
Draft: 5.0'

Overall Rating:

2

Holding:

1

Wind Protection:

1

Current Flow:

1

Wake Protection:

1

Scenic Beauty:

1

Ease of Shopping:

4

Shore Access:

4

Pet Friendly:

4

Main channel for tourist boat activity. Current can be strong too. Easy dingy access and Clearwater transportation for provisioning… but noisy and little protection.

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Review for Clearwater Beach Causeway

Reviewed by: Edwin Weaver, She’s a Keeper II, on Jul 17, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 3.5'

Overall Rating:

3

Holding:

4

Wind Protection:

3

Current Flow:

2

Wake Protection:

2

Scenic Beauty:

3

Shore Access:

1

Cell Service:

4

Anchored one night this week in 6' of water (low tide) about 150' off causeway shoreline. Be sure to anchor on marina (west) side of Day Marker G11 where No Wake Zone begins. Some noise due to road traffic and sightseeing boats coming in and out of marina. Did not attempt to go ashore.

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