New Pass Information

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Waypoints out of New Pass as of 1-May 2013, controlling depth 5.5ft at MLW: Open New Pass Transition with Google Earth, or load this file into your GPS.

Waypoints, and Information below provided by Member Hans Dettmers:

When checking the tides: The high and low tides are about 45 min to 1 hour earlier at green marker “1″ than they are at Golden Gate Point [the nearest point available on your chartplotter or in the newspaper]

Note: the New Pass Bridge will open on signal on the hour, and at 20 and 40 minutes past the hour between 7am and 6pm. Between 6pm and 7am, the bridge will open on signal provided at least 3 hours notice is given to the bridge tender (941-359-5666). Source: Federal Register, 12/18/2001

3 Responses to New Pass Information

Carlos A. Schaefer says:
Mon 25 Jun, 2012 at 1:07 pm
Green marker 1 should be moved at least half a mile west into the gulf near the shoreline, since I got stocked 200 yards in front of both first markers at low tide a month ago in 3 1/2 feet of water.
Jay Nadelson says:
Wed 18 May, 2011 at 8:11 am
Is there information on bridge openings availabke?
Dave Ash says:
Tue 25 Jan, 2011 at 1:18 pm
This is great! It should be a great help.