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Big Hickory Pass Surf Forecast, Florida - West Coast

Florida - West Coast

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Big Hickory Pass surf spot

Current Conditions

Very Poor
Wave Height
0-1ft
flat to ankle high
Swell Period
2.8s
Wind
10mph
ENE / Gusts 24mph
Conditions
Very Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
1.5ft @ 3sE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 31Flat
Very Poor
6am9am12pm3pm
Wed, Apr 10-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light ENE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 11mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|6-11mph ENE
Thu, Apr 20-1ft
Very Poor

Slim pickings today — 0-1ft and very poor with light ENE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 10mph.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s SSE|6-10mph ENE
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Forecast Charts

Big Hickory Pass Surf Spot Guide

Break
Rivermouth
Bottom
Sand
Level
Intermediate
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Big Hickory Pass is a tidal inlet break on florida - west coast, nestled between Bonita Beach and Little Hickory Island near Fort Myers Beach, where the pass channels water between Estero Bay and the Gulf of Mexico. The spot faces ENE and relies on rare but rideable groundswells that wrap into the Gulf, with the tidal flow through the pass helping to shape sandbars that can produce punchy, short-period waves during tropical storm season. It's a novelty wave by Florida standards, best surfed on a solid west or northwest swell combined with favorable tidal movement, making timing and local knowledge essential.

Strong tidal currentsBoat trafficShallow sandbarsJellyfishSharksUnpredictable closeouts

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Big Hickory Pass Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Big Hickory Pass?
The current wave height at Big Hickory Pass is 0-1ft with a 2.8s swell period. Wind is ENE at 10mph. Conditions are rated Very Poor.
How accurate is the Big Hickory Pass surf forecast?
Our Big Hickory Pass forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.
What is the breaking wave height at Big Hickory Pass?
The current breaking wave height at Big Hickory Pass is 0-1ft, produced by a 1.5ft E wind swell swell at 3s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Big Hickory Pass?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Big Hickory Pass is Friday from 9 AM to 12 PM with 1ft waves, a 2.9s swell period, and conditions rated Very Poor. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.