82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
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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
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 northeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%.
Tonight
Mostly cloudy, with a low around 71. East northeast wind 15 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 82°F air — ideal beach weather
- 21 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
21 mph
ENE
Rain
16%
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
4 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 5mo 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
6:34 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
1%
85
87°
Mostly Sunny
4%
85
86°
Partly Sunny
8%
85
87°
Partly Sunny
14%
85
87°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
34%
46
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°F
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