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J & L Kayaking is a kayak tour operator in Little River. They offer tours to destinations such as Waties Island and various backwater and marsh areas, including twilight, sunset, and crabbing adventures.

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Kayaking, Sea Kayaking, Guided Tours

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5.0· 519 reviews on Google
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    Angie White· 2 weeks ago

    What a great trip today!!! Justin and his wife were the best guides with great personalities. They kept us informed of the best way to easily glide through the marsh creeks which were absolutely magical. I had been waiting to do this kayaking trip. It was well worth it ! We got to the hidden beach (Waties Island) and Justin told us some cool stories and we walked and looked at the tree bone yard and then swam in the Chanel❤️ it was so refreshing. We headed back and I kept touching the water and cooling my hands, water was the perfect temperature. 100% recommend this couple.

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    Jennifer Schultz· 2 months ago

    We had a great time kayaking with J&L! We did the tour to Waites Island, which is a beautiful place. Justin did an excellent job instructing us before we got out onto the water. He prepared us for a challenging return trip as there were very strong winds that day. Both Justin and Laurie were very knowledgeable and pointed out birds and other interesting things along the trip. We highly recommend a kayak tour with J&L!

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    C P· a month ago

    Justin and Laurie were great guides! They are very knowledgeable! We enjoyed a sunset paddle to Waites Island. We had the best time and learned so much! Do yourself a favor and book an excursion with this outfit while you are visiting! You will not be disappointed!

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    jaylah crecelius· 3 weeks ago

    Absolutely beautiful! Justin was so helpful, knowledgeable and hilarious! The ride was beautiful, and elderly friendly as well which was a plus for family’s. They offered dry bags for your belongings, and even took free pictures then sent them to your email after. Definitely a highlight !!

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Typical flow by month

1990 to 2000

The water at J & L Kayaking typically runs highest in March, at a median 1,880 cfs, and lowest in July, at 411 cfs. The highest flow on record for any single day is 10,000 cfs, in 1996.

Typical flow by month at Aiw at Highway 9 at Nixons Crossroads, SC, in cfs
MonthTypical (cfs)Usual range (cfs)Relative level
January1,310780 to 2,440
February1,7101,200 to 3,390
March1,8801,200 to 2,940
April1,425610 to 2,505
May694376 to 1,210
June463205 to 736
July411217 to 1,160
August606298 to 1,400
September700350 to 1,625
October1,250512 to 2,550
November881387 to 1,355
December899433 to 1,560

Typical is the median of each month’s daily median values, and the usual range runs from the median 25th to the median 75th percentile, across about 11 years of record. Statistics published by the US Geological Survey for Aiw at Highway 9 at Nixons Crossroads, SC (site 02110777). Conditions on any given day can fall well outside the usual range. Check the current reading before you go.

Current conditions

67Maybe/ 100 conditions scoreBest day: Sun, Sep 27 (93)

Water level

13.62 ft

Normal (66th)

Water

83°F

High today

85°F

Wind

12 kt

Gusts 17 kt

Rain chance

37%

Week ahead

Tue85°F37%
Wed81°F38%
Thu75°F43%
Fri75°F4%
Sat77°F0%
Sun83°F0%
Mon83°F2%

Forecast from Open-Meteo global models (NOAA & ECMWF).

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