Honeymoon Island — South End (Dunedin)

Honeymoon Island — South End (Dunedin) is a wind-focused sandy-launch spot on Florida’s Gulf coast, best known for kitesurfing with strong northwest winds during winter months. The water near the south end is described as shallow and clean, with conditions that range from flat/flats-and-chop to more open-water character around the pass/channel depending on where you ride. For kitesurfing, sources consistently point to NW winter fronts as the standout conditions (January through April and November/December). The shallow, sandy environment supports freeride and learning/progression, while wind-driven chop can also appear, giving riders a mix of styles. Wind is typically in the mid-teens to mid‑20s knots, with general reliability described as moderate; in colder fronts, conditions can be especially favorable. Safety is a major consideration because the area includes powerful tidal currents near Hurricane Pass and significant boat traffic in the channel. The beach can also be crowded on sunny weekends, and the shoreline includes sharp shells; seasonal stingrays are noted as an additional risk during warmer months. Park rules apply: admission is required, riders must stay out of designated swimming zones, strict closing hours are enforced, and overnight camping is not allowed. For other sports, surfing is possible but generally not the main attraction: surf is described as small and wind-driven over sandbars, with poor wave quality and a tendency to turn messy with cross-shore or onshore winds. Wind- and foil-sports such as windsurfing and wingfoiling are also supported, with the pass/channel offering deeper water for foilers while still requiring caution near shallow sandbars close to shore.