Pinellas County, Florida

Honeymoon Island Today: Water Temperature, Tides and Parking

A state park at the north end of Pinellas County, reached by the Dunedin Causeway. Entry is per vehicle and the gates close at sundown, so it pays to know the hours before you drive out.

Conditions right now

Every value below carries the source that measured it and the time it was measured. Water temperature here comes from NOAA Clearwater Beach station, 5 miles south along the coast.

Updated 6 Oct, 1:00 AM ET

Water temperature
83.8°F
Measured at NOAA Clearwater Beach station, 5 miles south along the coast, 12:48 AM. NOAA
Rip current risk
Low
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
Surf height
1 foot or less
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
UV index
Moderate
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
Thunderstorms
Moderate
NWS surf zone forecast, issued 5 Oct, 3:32 AM. NWS Tampa Bay
Air temperature
76°F
Overnight: Scattered Showers And Thunderstorms. Forecast updated 6 Oct, 12:46 AM. NWS
Next high tide
9:32 AM 3.31 ft
Predicted by NOAA Honeymoon Island station. NOAA
Next low tide
3:32 AM 1.69 ft
Predicted by NOAA Honeymoon Island station. NOAA
Sunrise and sunset
7:25 AM to 7:12 PM
Computed for this beach, not fetched.
Red tide
No recent sample
No FWC samples reported within 5 miles in the last 8 days. FWC red tide status
Water quality
Good
FDOH bacteria sample at HONEYMOON ISLAND STATE PARK, at the beach, 28 Sep 2026. FDOH

Gear for your beach day

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Related reading: beach chair rental costs in Clearwater, the Tampa Bay beach day rental guide, and all beach gear.

Tides for the next seven days

DayHigh and low tides
Tue 6 Oct todayLow 3:32 AM 1.69 ft High 9:32 AM 3.31 ft Low 4:35 PM 0.51 ft High 11:03 PM 2.7 ft
Wed 7 OctLow 4:30 AM 1.31 ft High 10:36 AM 3.39 ft Low 5:16 PM 0.65 ft High 11:21 PM 2.91 ft
Thu 8 OctLow 5:19 AM 0.92 ft High 11:29 AM 3.39 ft Low 5:51 PM 0.82 ft High 11:37 PM 3.12 ft
Fri 9 OctLow 6:04 AM 0.58 ft High 12:13 PM 3.31 ft Low 6:23 PM 1 ft High 11:54 PM 3.31 ft
Sat 10 OctLow 6:44 AM 0.31 ft High 12:53 PM 3.15 ft Low 6:51 PM 1.18 ft
Sun 11 OctHigh 12:14 AM 3.44 ft Low 7:22 AM 0.14 ft High 1:30 PM 2.94 ft Low 7:15 PM 1.33 ft
Mon 12 OctHigh 12:36 AM 3.5 ft Low 8:00 AM 0.07 ft High 2:09 PM 2.71 ft Low 7:35 PM 1.46 ft

Predictions from NOAA Honeymoon Island station. NOAA Tides and Currents. Heights are relative to mean lower low water.

Parking at Honeymoon Island

Rates and hours as published by the official source and read on 5 October 2026. Fees change, so treat these as a guide and check the source before you rely on them.

WhereRateHours and notes
Park entrance fee, per vehicle $8.00 per vehicle, limit eight people
Park entrance fee, single-occupant vehicle $4.00
Park entrance fee, pedestrians and bicyclists $2.00
Sunset entry, starting one hour before closing $4.00 per vehicle

Source: official page. Also useful: our Tampa Bay beach parking guide.

Honeymoon Island rules

Every rule below is quoted or closely paraphrased from the authority that sets it, with the date we read it.

Park hours
The park is open 8 a.m. until sundown, 365 days a year. source Read 5 October 2026
Dogs
Dogs are allowed in designated areas, including the pet beach on the southern tip of the island and the nature trail. Pets must be on a hand-held leash no longer than six feet at all times in those areas. source Read 5 October 2026
Sea turtle nesting season, 1 May to 31 October
Sea turtle nesting season runs from 1 May through 31 October in Pinellas County, which is the start date FWC gives for every county except Brevard through Broward. FWC asks beachgoers to fill in holes dug in the sand, knock down sandcastles, and take all beach toys, gear and furniture off the sand before sunset, because obstacles can stop a nesting female from reaching the dry sand and can trap hatchlings heading for the water. Lights facing the beach disorient both. FWC Read 5 October 2026

We could not find an official rule from Honeymoon Island's own source for: alcohol. Rather than guess at a rule that carries a fine, we have left those out. Ask a lifeguard or check the official site.

Amenities and access

Restrooms
Restrooms are available at the picnic area on the northern end of the island. source Read 5 October 2026

Honeymoon Island does not publish lifeguard coverage on its official pages, so we do not show any. Do not read that as either lifeguards or no lifeguards. Of the eight beaches here, only Clearwater Beach publishes its hours.

Honeymoon Island water temperature by month

Averages computed from 39,852 observations recorded by NOAA Clearwater Beach station, 5 miles south along the coast across 5 complete years, 2021 to 2025. The low and high columns are the coldest and warmest single readings in that month over the whole period, not a typical range for a day.

MonthAverageRecorded low to high
Jan 64.4°F 54.5°F to 77.5°F
Feb 66.2°F 56.7°F to 77.2°F
Mar 73.4°F 63.1°F to 81.3°F
Apr 77.6°F 68.5°F to 85.8°F
May 84°F 75.2°F to 90.7°F
Jun 87.8°F 80.2°F to 92.8°F
Jul 89.5°F 84.7°F to 94.1°F
Aug 88.9°F 82.6°F to 95.2°F
Sep 85.8°F 71.2°F to 90.5°F
Oct 79°F 69.1°F to 88.5°F
Nov 72.1°F 60.6°F to 82.4°F
Dec 67.9°F 53.2°F to 77.2°F

Station: Clearwater Beach. A month is shown only where the pooled records cover at least 60 percent of it and come from two or more years, which is why a month can read as not enough data even though the station exists.

Common questions about Honeymoon Island

What is the water temperature at Honeymoon Island today?
The nearest NOAA water temperature sensor is at Clearwater Beach, to the south. The figure in the card above is that station's latest reading, with its distance and the time it was measured, so you can judge how well it represents the water here. source
How much does it cost to get into Honeymoon Island?
As of 5 October 2026 the state park charged $8.00 per vehicle for up to eight people, $4.00 for a single-occupant vehicle, and $2.00 for pedestrians and bicyclists. Entry in the hour before closing was $4.00 per vehicle. Check the park's own hours and fees page before you go. source
Can I bring my dog to Honeymoon Island?
Yes, in the designated areas. There is a pet beach on the southern tip of the island, and dogs are allowed on the nature trail. A hand-held leash of six feet or less is required in those areas. source

Nearby beaches

See all eight Pinellas beaches side by side or read today's red tide samples across the county.

Where this data comes from

Data from NOAA, NWS, FWC and FL Dept. of Health. Nably is not affiliated with these agencies.

Conditions change quickly. This page summarizes public data from government agencies and may be delayed or incomplete. Always check posted beach flags and follow lifeguard instructions. Nably is a marketplace that connects renters with local hosts and does not operate any beach or rental equipment.