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.

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Today's Conditions

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · 44% rain · 87°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 97. West wind around 6 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 11pm. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. East wind 5 to 9 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Weather

88°F air — ideal beach weather
44% rain — rain likely at some point

Water

87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach

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25 Swim

48 Sunbathe

17 Walk

29 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

88°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Wind

6 mph

Rain

44%

This Afternoon

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

88°F

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

1.3 ft

5s · NNE swell

Barometer

29.90 inHg

1013 hPa · buoy 42022

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 Sep 9, 4:00 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

7:13 AM

Sunset

7:43 PM

Moon · 5%

Waning Crescent

Spring tides — bigger range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
4:39 AM	Low	1.3 ft
10:57 AM	High	3.5 ft
5:44 PM	Low	0.3 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:02 AM	High	2.6 ft
5:27 AM	Low	1.0 ft
11:44 AM	High	3.5 ft
6:18 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:18 AM	High	2.8 ft
6:11 AM	Low	0.7 ft
12:26 PM	High	3.3 ft
6:48 PM	Low	0.7 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:36 AM	High	2.9 ft
6:53 AM	Low	0.5 ft
1:07 PM	High	3.1 ft
7:15 PM	Low	1.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:56 AM	High	3.0 ft
7:34 AM	Low	0.4 ft
1:48 PM	High	2.8 ft
7:38 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:20 AM	High	3.1 ft
8:16 AM	Low	0.4 ft
2:33 PM	High	2.5 ft
7:56 PM	Low	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:46 AM	High	3.1 ft
9:00 AM	Low	0.5 ft
3:23 PM	High	2.3 ft
8:10 PM	Low	1.5 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Sep 9

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

44%

Thu Sep 10

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

33%

Fri Sep 11

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

63%

Sat Sep 12

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

64%

Sun Sep 13

88°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

58%

Mon Sep 14

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

52%

Tue Sep 15

89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

59%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 44% rain chance
critical Extra water / electrolytes 88°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.