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Clearwater Harbor Marina

The city marina at the foot of the Memorial Causeway in downtown Clearwater: 12 designated transient slips at $3.50 a foot a day, 1,556 linear ft of side-tie, and public docks that are free until 9 p.m.

Downtown Clearwater · Clearwater HarborLast checked 22 Oct 2026
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Designated transient slips
12
Transient, per day
$3.50 per foot
Boat slips in all
126
Side-ties for transient boats
1,556 linear ft

Depths come from operators, the Coast Pilot, cruiser reports or a seabed model. This is not a nautical chart and does not tell you whether you will get through – use official charts and Local Notices to Mariners.

Rates and booking

Effective from 1 Oct 2026
Transient, per day
$3.50 per foot
Transient, per week
$17.50 per foot
Transient, per month
$53.27 per foot
Reservation charge
$10
non-refundable, on every reservation
Recreational slip, city resident
$23 per foot per month
Recreational slip, non-resident
$25.30 per foot per month

ReservationsTransient berths are booked through Dockwa. Proof of insurance is required on arrival, and the transient rate includes water, electric, Wi-Fi and pump-out.

Operator's rate page

Overview

Clearwater Harbor Marina sits at 206 Pierce St., at the downtown end of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway. It has 126 boat slips in all, from 30 ft to 55 ft, of which 12 are designated slips for transient boaters and boat clubs, plus 1,556 linear ft of side-tie for transient boats.

VHF channel 16 is monitored from 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Slip availability is on (727) 562-4955, option 2; general information on (727) 562-4981 or (727) 710-2530.

What it costs

Transient berths are $3.50 per foot per day, $17.50 per foot per week or $53.27 per foot per month, and every reservation carries a $10 non-refundable reservation charge. The price includes water, electric, Wi-Fi and pump-out. A recreational slip is $23 per foot per month for a resident of the city of Clearwater and $25.30 per foot per month for a non-resident.

These prices are effective as of 1 October 2026, which is the date the city itself puts on its fee sheet. Booking is through Dockwa, and proof of insurance is required on arrival.

Day visits

The marina also has public docks and side-tie moorings that are free for daily use between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. More than 600 ft of side-tie is kept for day visits and downtown events.

The G dock is free in the same hours but carries a 4-hour mooring limit.

How long you may stay

A transient tenant may stay one month per rolling year. The marina is not a liveaboard facility: a recreational tenant may stay aboard up to eight nights a month.

The water outside

The Coast Pilot describes Clearwater Harbor as mostly shoal, except for the waterway and the natural channels, which vary in depth from 5 to 14 feet. The tidal current in the vicinity of the Clearwater Memorial Causeway is about 0.4 knots.

Facilities

  • Security24-hour
  • Restrooms and showersat the marina
  • Laundryat the marina
  • Pump-outincluded in the transient rate
  • Electricity and waterincluded in the transient rate
  • Wi-Fiincluded in the transient rate

Good to know

  • Free until 9 p.m.: the public docks and side-tie moorings cost nothing between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m.; on the G dock the limit is 4 hours.
  • In the transient rate: water, electric, Wi-Fi and pump-out are included, and proof of insurance is asked for on arrival.
  • Slip lengths: 30 ft to 55 ft, with 1,556 linear ft of side-tie for transient boats.
  • Radio: channel 16, monitored 8 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Rules that apply here

  • One month a year: the longest transient stay is one month per tenant, per rolling year.
  • Not a liveaboard facility: a tenant may stay aboard up to eight nights a month.
  • G dock: free from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., with a 4-hour mooring limit.

Questions

What does a transient slip cost at Clearwater Harbor Marina?

$3.50 per foot per day, $17.50 per foot per week or $53.27 per foot per month, plus a $10 non-refundable reservation charge. Water, electric, Wi-Fi and pump-out are included. The prices are effective as of 1 October 2026.

Is there anywhere free to tie up?

The public docks and side-tie moorings are free for daily use from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., and more than 600 ft of side-tie is kept for day visits and downtown events. The G dock is free in those hours with a 4-hour limit.

How long can I stay?

One month per tenant, per rolling year. The marina is not a liveaboard facility, but a recreational tenant may stay aboard up to eight nights a month.

How deep is Clearwater Harbor?

The Coast Pilot calls the harbor mostly shoal, except for the waterway and the natural channels, which vary in depth from 5 to 14 feet. Depths change – check the current chart.

Sources & checks

Written by buoya editorial from the sources above. Every figure was checked against its source on 22 Oct 2026. Found something wrong? Report a correction.