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GA Inlet Caution: Doboy Sound Entrance
- Date Reported: Jun 2, 2022
- Reporter: Jani Parker
- Source: Waterway Guide Staff
- Description:
Overview: Uncomplicated inlet with breakwaters that provide some protection from south-setting waves.
Approach: Doboy Sound Lighted Buoy "D" is at N 31° 21.239'/W 081° 11.370'.
Navigation: Heading slightly north of west from the sea buoy, continue in past the breakwaters to the north of red nun buoy "4." The channel shoals to 7 feet MLW approaching green can "3," then deepens again. Continue to red nun "8" on the northerly point of land in 20- to 40-foot depths. Once in the sound, keep an eye out for shoaling.
Cautions & Hazards: Breakwaters to the north and a long easterly shoal on the south side are the main hazards here. Aside from the sea buoy and flashing red "8," all of the aids to navigation in this inlet are unlighted, making it a difficult, if not dangerous, nighttime passage.
ICW Connection: About 2.5 nm from the inlet proper, Doboy Sound intersects the ICW just above Commodore and Doboy Islands at Mile 649. The ICW runs around the north and west sides of Doboy Island.
- Lat / Lon: N 31° 22.537' / W 081° 16.323'
2 Boater Comments
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Comment by: Robert Sherer on Jan 31, 2022
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 42'
Draft: 5.0'Observations are from Bob Newsome:
Least depth was between 11' to 12' adjusted for MLW.
Only the red/white safe water "D", G3, & R8 remain. All others missing.
Advice: Hug the greens, plenty of water. Severe shoaling near the reds.View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
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Comment by: Rudy Or Jill Sechez on Oct 12, 2020
Vessel Type: Power
LOA: 34'
Draft: 4.9'Severe shoaling in inlet in the vicinity R4-R6, extending from north shore to mid channel; extent of this shoal varies and its depth can be in inches. ATONs frequently missing or out of place. Those unfamiliar with this inlet must use it only during daylight with good visibility, or follow a local shrimp boat. Better to use shipping channel at St. Simmons.
View location on the Waterway Guide Explorer
