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

Skip the beach today.

Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 86°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 86. South wind around 16 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

Tonight

Scattered showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. South southeast wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Weather

86°F air — ideal beach weather
36% rain — pop-up showers possible

Water

86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued july 18 at 4:10pm edt until july 21 at 8:00pm edt by nws tampa bay ruskin fl

18 /100

skip

0 Swim

48 Sunbathe

19 Walk

28 Photo

Best for sunbathing today

Water level 0.7 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 3.15 ft · Predicted 2.43 ft

Small Craft Small Craft Advisory

Small Craft Advisory issued July 18 at 4:10PM EDT until July 21 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Tampa Bay Ruskin FL

NWS · In effect through Jul 22, 12:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...South winds around 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots and seas 4 to 7 feet expected. * WHERE...Coastal waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 NM, Coastal waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 NM, Waters from Tarpon Springs to Suwannee River FL out 20 to 60 NM and Waters from Englewood to Tarpon Springs FL out 20 to 60 NM. * WHEN...From 8 AM Sunday to 8 PM EDT Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

86°F

Clear

Wind

16 mph

Rain

36%

This Afternoon

Tomorrow

86°F

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

Water

Water Temp

86°F

Swimming weather

Next Low Tide

9:47 PM

0.6 ft · in 41m

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 18, 7:19 AM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:45 AM

Sunset

8:28 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

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

Time	Type	Height
4:04 AM	High	2.4 ft
10:00 AM	Low	1.0 ft
4:03 PM	High	2.4 ft
10:16 PM	Low	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:33 AM	High	2.5 ft
11:10 AM	Low	0.9 ft
5:05 PM	High	2.0 ft
10:39 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:06 AM	High	2.6 ft
12:35 PM	Low	0.8 ft
6:39 PM	High	1.7 ft
10:49 PM	Low	1.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
5:48 AM	High	2.6 ft
1:58 PM	Low	0.6 ft

Time	Type	Height
6:45 AM	High	2.6 ft
3:05 PM	Low	0.4 ft

Time	Type	Height
7:52 AM	High	2.7 ft
4:03 PM	Low	0.3 ft

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

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

86°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

36%

Sun Jul 19

86°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

64%

Mon Jul 20

86°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms then Widespread Showers And Thunderstorms

82%

Tue Jul 21

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

Wed Jul 22

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

37%

Thu Jul 23

88°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

26%

Fri Jul 24

89°

Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms

27%

What to Bring Today

recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 36% rain chance

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.