I could use a little guidance, no pun intended. Going out or coming in to Stono Inlet seems pretty straightforward at high tide. However, at low tide I’ve been sorely challenged. Is there a relatively stable channel at low tide and where might that be?
Fairly decent channel at lo tide as well if you’re comfortable running in about 5ft of water on a plane occasionally busting thru some surf. Key to it is getting a good line marked during daytime on plotter and stick very close to it while also noting where the breaking surf is and isn’t. I’ll usually try and go out there begining of summer on a real low tide and take note of where the surf over the outer bar isn’t breaking as much and plot a new track on plotter. It changes during just about every storm that rolls thru tho, so have to be pretty cautious.
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This advice from someone who’s boat draws only 32":
At low tide heading seaward just slowly weave your way through the gaps in breakers- that’s really the simplest way. Inbound you may surf in a bit so watch astern. I’ve never hit bottom. I tend to cheat toward the green (Kiawah) side once past the corner of Kiawah. If returning from the south, head into inlet from the southerly end to avoid the backs of breakers. I’ve created lots of tracks on GPS but an outbound track on higher tide may mislead you on a low. Just read the water. I’ve not seen anyone run aground except for a 60’ sporty last summer.