Breachway (Inlet) Current Lag

[Rick Ackley]

What I have noticed at all the outflows I have fished, is there is no lag between the tidal changes. It's in-coming, and immediately it changes flow directions.

[cow tamer]

Thanks to all who have replied.
Does anyone have any information on the RI breachways /inlets regarding the delay?

[1dozenraw]

I have no accurate info, but at Charlestown it seems that outgoing is about 45 minutes to an hour after the tide charts indicate it would turn around outside on the beach... if that makes sense.

[JohnR]

I think it varies 1:15 to 2:00 after Watch Hill or just under 2 and 2.5 hours after Newport... But don't hold me to that

It does vary by the moon and it does vary by wind IIRC