Question Regarding Current at Limehouse Bridge, Stono River, AICW Statute Mile 480
With a fixed vertical clearance of 65ft, the John F. Limehouse Bridge crosses the Waterway/Stono River at mile 480. If you have local knowledge of the current in that area, please let John and Cruisers’ Net hear from you.
How fast do the tidal currents run on the Stono River at say the Limehouse Bridge?
Thanks.
John of Jacksonville
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Comments from Cruisers (5)
Really depends on when you go through. In my experience, the tide ranges there from roughly 8 feet to 4 feet, depending on lunar phase / time of month.
Times closer to the moment after the tide has reached full flood, or epp, will experience the least
current. The mid tide changes will and thereafter will experience faster currents.
Winston
Maximum currents in the Charleston, SC area will be about 2 knots. Elliot Cut is an exception where currents can reach 5 knots.
Tagging onto this subject… For those transiting the ICW/Stono River in this region, PLEASE slow down approaching the floating docks at Ross Marine, just north of the Limehouse bridge. Many people fly by there with no regard for the vessels docked there and or the workers aboard them. Thank you!