Shoaling Reported at Problem Stretch, Isle of Palms, SC, AICW Statute Mile 459
This stretch of shoaling has been a Problem Stretch for some time, see https://cruisersnet.net/153694. Our thanks to Phillip Mullins for this most recent warning.
Just south of IOP connector high-rise bridge Isle of Palms South Carolina red day mark 118.
Middle of channel on the magenta line it was four feet deep two hours after low tide on May 2nd.
You must hug the Daymark 118 to get around this low spot in the Waterway. It is not marked and I have seen no information about it.
There is 10 to 12 feet next to marker 118.
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Comments from Cruisers (1)
Crept through at 30-minutes after low tide. This entire stretch between the bridges is a very challenging area. We draw 4′. Stayed in center most of the time for 5′-8′, favored the red side opposite the small inlets for double-digit depths. Just south of the high rise bridge, it is shoal on the red side. A sailboat with 5.5′ draft was aground; 50′ sportfisherman was just off center to red side and being pulled off as we approached. Much less stressful to do this stretch at mid-tide or more.