Shoaling Reported at Hurricane Pass, near GICW Statute Mile 142, 6/23, 2016
This shoaling begins at the mouth of a long narrow channel into upper Clearwater Harbor connecting to the Waterway just south of the Dunedin/Honeymoon Island Bridge.
FLORIDA – TAMPA BAY TO PORT RICHEY – HURRICANE PASS: Shoaling
Shoaling has been reported in the vicinity of Hurricane Pass-Gulf of Mexico-Pinellas County, between Private aids Hurricane Daybeacon 1 (25975) position 28-03-20.040N/082-49-50.640W (28°3.3340N / 082°49.8440W, 28.055567 / -82.830733) and Daybeacon 18 (26025.5) position 28-02-53.820N/082-47-45.060W (28°2.8970N / 082°47.7510W, 28.048283 / -82.795850) . Mariners are advised to use caution when transiting these waters or seek alternative routes to and from the Gulf of Mexico. Chart 11411 LNM 25/16
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
The middle part of the pass seems to have been dredged during the Honeymoon Island beach renourishment project. They finally took sand from a place that made sense (the channel). You should still read the color of the water and favor the south side of the channel. I am drawing a little over 4' and can get in and out on a 0 low tide, but will not try a negative. Best to run the pass slow on a sunny day, read the color changes, hit waypoints progressively and build a route for night time use should you need it. You CANNOT trust the markers throughout the entire pass, beginning to end. On the inshore side of the pass, the red markers (R8 & R10) can lead you to low water if you are too close to them. All things considered, it is deeper now since they have dredged the pass. I will try to provide updates as I have the opportunity. Safe cruising.