While tidal, the variation in tide heights in the Chowan River are normally less than one foot (30 cm) between high and low tide. The average depth is 16 feet and the maximum depth is 40 feet around Holiday Island.
Tidal variations in the Chowan River are relatively small, typically less than one foot (30 cm) between high and low tide. The river's average depth is 16 feet, with a maximum depth of 40 feet around Holiday Island.