Overview

Blind Pass is a technical kitesurfing spot located between Sanibel Island and Captiva Island, on the west coast facing the Gulf of Mexico. This pass between the two islands creates strong currents and dynamic conditions reserved for advanced riders. In west or northwest winds, waves form at the pass entrance. The setting is beautiful with the barrier islands and tropical vegetation. Blind Pass is also known for its excellent fishing conditions and seashells.

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Sunrise 07:30 · Sunset 18:56

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.9 km from the spot.

Tuesday 20 October Low tide 02:35 · 0.7 m High tide 08:04 · 0.9 m Low tide 15:13 · 0.4 m High tide 22:12 · 0.9 m
Wednesday 21 October Low tide 03:26 · 0.6 m High tide 09:21 · 0.9 m Low tide 15:55 · 0.4 m High tide 22:22 · 0.9 m
Thursday 22 October Low tide 04:08 · 0.5 m High tide 10:14 · 0.9 m Low tide 16:32 · 0.5 m High tide 22:28 · 0.9 m
Friday 23 October Low tide 04:45 · 0.4 m High tide 11:01 · 1 m Low tide 17:06 · 0.5 m High tide 22:40 · 1 m
Saturday 24 October Low tide 05:22 · 0.3 m High tide 11:47 · 1 m Low tide 17:36 · 0.6 m High tide 23:01 · 1 m

Blind Pass: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

247h

in May · 30.5 rideable days

The season runs from February to May, peaking in May: 24 rideable days a month and 247 hours of usable wind, at 26 °C. The low point is October, at 10.5 days.

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Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 80%13-20 knots · 18%21-30 knots · 1%31+ knots · under 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 80% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 20 °C. The wettest month is June, with 390 mm.

Monthly averages: Blind Pass

Monthly averages — Blind Pass — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month	Rideable days	Usable wind	Temperature	Rain
January	17.5	144 h	20 °C	26 mm
February	20.5	149 h	22 °C	60 mm
March	21.0	157 h	25 °C	61 mm
April	25.5	191 h	27 °C	8 mm
May	30.5	247 h	30 °C	12 mm
June	18.0	140 h	31 °C	390 mm
July	19.0	128 h	32 °C	54 mm
August	24.0	188 h	31 °C	200 mm
September	17.5	124 h	30 °C	259 mm
October	10.5	62 h	29 °C	148 mm
November	12.5	72 h	26 °C	8 mm
December	14.0	94 h	24 °C	173 mm

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Technical details of Blind Pass spot

The spot works with winds from N, S, SSW, SW, WSW, W, WNW, NW, NNW.

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Spot opening date · Required level

Spot opening date: Open all year round
Required level: Advanced

On the water

The water body combines the Gulf of Mexico and the pass between the islands. In westerly winds, waves of 1.5-5 feet form. Tidal currents in the pass are powerful and change direction. The bottom is sandy with rocky areas. The water is warm and generally clear on the gulf side.

Hazards

Extremely strong currents in the pass — can sweep a rider away very quickly. Rocky area in the pass — dangerous in case of falls. In easterly winds, conditions are offshore toward the gulf — do not ride. Spot reserved for very experienced riders only. Check post-Hurricane Ian conditions.

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