88°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
17%
53
Pinellas County, FL · Gulf of Mexico
Honeymoon Island State Park
1 Causeway Blvd, Dunedin, FL 34698
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
Great day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 85°F water · 88°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before noon. Sunny, with a high near 88. Heat index values as high as 98. Southwest wind 6 to 12 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 97. South southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 88°F air — ideal beach weather
Water
- 85°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
49 /100
ok
37 Swim
75 Sunbathe
44 Walk
36 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.5 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
88°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
6 to 12 mph
SW
Rain
17%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
85°F
Swimming weather
Next Low Tide
4:20 PM
0.1 ft · in 1.6h
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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:36 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:31 AM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 8:36 AM | High | 2.7 ft |
| 4:20 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 11:46 PM | High | 1.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
38
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
44
90°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
44
90°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
38
89°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
55%
25
89°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
25
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 85°F
- 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
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Honeymoon Island State Park.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Honeymoon Island State Park from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS