Kiawah Island, SC

Planning notes

For kayaking tidal creeks and estuaries, plan to launch on a rising tide and return near or after high slack — you'll ride the current out and avoid getting stuck on exposed mudflats at low water.

For beach biking, low tide exposes the widest band of hard-packed sand — the two to three hours around low tide are usually easiest for riding.

For wind, ride the exposed coast with the wind at your back, then loop inland — trees and buildings take the edge off a headwind on the way home.