82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
17%
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Pinellas County · Gulf of Mexico
Caladesi Island State Park
1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 (ferry departure)
A 3-mile undeveloped barrier island reachable only by ferry (from Honeymoon Island) or by private boat — "Dr. Beach" #1 USA in 2008. Soft white sand, virtually no development, a 3-mile kayak trail through the mangroves, and a 4-hour maximum stay per ferry round-trip. Cafe Caladesi at the marina handles the lunch crowd.
Today's Conditions
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 82°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 82. East wind around 18 mph, with gusts as high as 23 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 70. East northeast wind 13 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 24 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:55pm edt until june 5 at 2:00am edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl
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1 Swim
63 Sunbathe
38 Walk
31 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:55PM EDT until June 5 at 2:00AM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...East winds 15 to 25 knots expected. * WHERE...Tampa Bay waters, Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM, Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Bonita Beach to Englewood FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 6 AM Wednesday to 2 AM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
82°F
Clear
Wind
18 mph
E
Rain
17%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 01 PM–04 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Barometer
30.01 inHg
1016 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
8 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:34 AM
Sunset
8:24 PM
Moon · 87%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | High | 1.8 ft |
| 7:01 AM | Low | 1.4 ft |
| 1:11 PM | High | 3.0 ft |
| 9:01 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
88°
Partly Sunny
9%
85
89°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
44
89°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
38
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
No direct parking — park at Honeymoon Island and take the ferry. Private boats use the marina.
Dogs
Dogs strictly prohibited on the beach and on the ferry. Leashed in marina and developed park areas only.
Entry Fee
Honeymoon Island entry ($8/vehicle) + Caladesi Connection ferry: $20 adults / $10 kids 6–12.
Address
1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 (ferry departure)
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Caladesi Island State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Caladesi Island State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Caladesi Island State Park dog-friendly?
Dogs strictly prohibited on the beach and on the ferry. Leashed in marina and developed park areas only.
Is there an entry fee at Caladesi Island State Park?
Honeymoon Island entry ($8/vehicle) + Caladesi Connection ferry: $20 adults / $10 kids 6–12.
Are there lifeguards at Caladesi Island State Park?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Caladesi Island State Park during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Caladesi Island State Park?
Amenities at Caladesi Island State Park include lifeguards (Memorial Day–Labor Day), restrooms, showers, Cafe Caladesi, marina, kayak/canoe launch, playground, picnic pavilions.
When is the water warmest at Caladesi 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 Caladesi Island State Park located?
Caladesi Island State Park is in Pinellas County, at 1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698 (ferry departure).
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