Pinellas County, FL · Gulf of Mexico

Honeymoon Island State Park

Florida's most-visited state park — a 4-mile barrier island at the end of the Dunedin Causeway. Bird-rich (osprey, herons, eagles) with an Osprey Trail through one of the last virgin slash-pine forests in South Florida, a dedicated pet beach at the south tip, and the passenger ferry to Caladesi Island leaves from the marina.

Today's Conditions

Decent day for sunbathing.

Thunderstorms · 88°F water

Full NWS forecast for Today

Isolated showers and thunderstorms before 1pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 100. West wind 7 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Tonight

Partly cloudy, with a low around 84. Heat index values as high as 99. West wind 6 to 9 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

Weather

89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade

Water

88°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure

40 /100

29 Swim

63 Sunbathe

35 Walk

34 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8726724 · Observed 3.74 ft · Predicted 3.18 ft

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

89°F

Clear

Wind

7 to 10 mph

Rain

16%

Today

UV Peak

10 Very High

High 01 PM–04 PM · burn in ~20m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

90°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

88°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

5:39 PM

-0.7 ft · in 2.4h

Water Quality

Clean

4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 6mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (GMZ853)

The TBW office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.

FLZ139 Coastal Levy-Coastal Citrus-Coastal Hernando-Coastal Pasco — Cedar Key, Yankeetown, Crystal River, n/a
FLZ050 Pinellas-Coastal Hillsborough-Coastal Manatee-Coastal Sarasota — Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, n/a
FLZ162 Coastal Charlotte-Coastal Lee — Manasota Key, Palm Island, Captiva, Sanibel, n/a

NWS SRF · TBW · Issued Jul 12, 8:21 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:42 AM

Sunset

8:30 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
12:15 AM	High	1.9 ft
3:21 AM	Low	1.6 ft
9:46 AM	High	3.4 ft
5:39 PM	Low	-0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:56 AM	High	1.9 ft
4:24 AM	Low	1.6 ft
10:44 AM	High	3.5 ft
6:27 PM	Low	-0.8 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:32 AM	High	1.9 ft
5:23 AM	Low	1.4 ft
11:37 AM	High	3.6 ft
7:12 PM	Low	-0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:07 AM	High	2.0 ft
6:16 AM	Low	1.3 ft
12:28 PM	High	3.6 ft
7:55 PM	Low	-0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:39 AM	High	2.1 ft
7:08 AM	Low	1.2 ft
1:18 PM	High	3.4 ft
8:35 PM	Low	-0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:08 AM	High	2.2 ft
8:01 AM	Low	1.1 ft
2:11 PM	High	3.1 ft
9:13 PM	Low	0.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:36 AM	High	2.3 ft
8:59 AM	Low	1.0 ft
3:06 PM	High	2.8 ft
9:47 PM	Low	0.6 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8726724, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 12

89°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

16%

Mon Jul 13

90°

Sunny

14%

Tue Jul 14

90°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

20%

Wed Jul 15

91°

Sunny

Thu Jul 16

90°

Sunny

Fri Jul 17

90°

Isolated Showers And Thunderstorms

17%

Sat Jul 18

89°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

28%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 88°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).

Beach Info

Parking

Multiple lots: at the beach, the picnic area, and the nature center.

Dogs

Dogs allowed (leashed, 6-ft) on the designated pet beach at the south tip and the Pet Cove Trail. Not allowed on the main swimming beach.

Entry Fee

$8 per vehicle (2–8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrian/cyclist.

Address

1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698

Amenities

restroomsshowersconcessionnature centerpet beachferry to Caladesibeach wheelchairs (free)playground

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Honeymoon Island State Park today?

Honeymoon Island State Park shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Honeymoon Island State Park dog-friendly?

Dogs allowed (leashed, 6-ft) on the designated pet beach at the south tip and the Pet Cove Trail. Not allowed on the main swimming beach.

Is there an entry fee at Honeymoon Island State Park?

$8 per vehicle (2–8); $4 single-occupant; $2 pedestrian/cyclist.

Are there lifeguards at Honeymoon Island State Park?

No lifeguards are stationed at Honeymoon Island State Park. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.

What amenities are at Honeymoon Island State Park?

Amenities at Honeymoon Island State Park include restrooms, showers, concession, nature center, pet beach, ferry to Caladesi, beach wheelchairs (free), playground.

When is the water warmest at Honeymoon Island State Park?

The Gulf of Mexico is bathwater-warm by mid-summer — 84-88°F is typical from July through September on the FL Gulf, TX coast, and AL/MS coast. Swimming comfortable from April through October on most of the Gulf.

Where is Honeymoon Island State Park located?

Honeymoon Island State Park is in Pinellas County, FL, at 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698.