Saint Simon Mills tides today
- Tide now 7.0 ft ↓ falling · low 5:37 am (0.0 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–7:00 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day 4:00–6:00 pm High rip current risk
- Waves · water 2.6 ft · 70 °F slight · 6.4 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 12 mph · 68 °F from the NE, gusts 23 · clear
- Sun 7:39 am–6:39 pm 11 h 1 min of daylight
- Moon 84% · 9:38 pm waning gibbous · rises at 9:38 pm
- Best time to dive 5:30–6:40 pm great day · 9/10
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until 6:00 am tomorrow. NWS Jacksonville FL
Today in Saint Simon Mills there is high tide at 11:47 am (8.5 ft) and low tides at 5:37 am and 6:27 pm. Tide coefficient 79. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:37 am. The sun rises at 7:39 am and sets at 6:39 pm: 11 h 1 min of daylight. The moon is 84% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 9:38 pm. Major solunar periods run from 3:05 am to 5:05 am and from 3:38 pm to 5:38 pm. The next spring tides arrive from November 9 to 11. The sea is slight, with 2.6 ft waves. There's a gentle breeze from the northeast (12 mph). Clear, 68 °F.
Fishing in Saint Simon Mills today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 6:27 pm
- Sunset at 6:39 pm, golden hour from 6:06 pm
- Steady pressure (30.09 inHg), moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph) and some swell (2.4 ft waves) to stir the water
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 79 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 7:00 pm, combines the 6:27 pm low tide, sunset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also worth a try from 11:10 am to 12:10 pm, with the 11:47 am high tide, moonset and some swell, though with moderate wind. Also good from 11:10 pm to 12:00 am, with the 12:10 am high tide and some swell.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, bluefish, longfin inshore squid and Atlantic Spanish mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in Saint Simon Mills
Is it a beach day?
1 good hourRip current risk today: high (NWS)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
- Mostly sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: pleasant
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 6:27 pm: more sand
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 2.6 ft waves; high rip current risk (NWS)
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 2.6 ft
2.6 ft waves: calm for swimming. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 15 mph
Moderate cross-shore wind (15 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:37 am
Low tide at 5:37 am and 6:27 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:47 am.
The best window, 4:00 pm to 6:00 pm, brings sunshine, pleasant temperatures, water at 70 °F and low tide at 6:27 pm, though with moderate wind and rip currents.
We don't have data on jellyfish, sargassum or beach closures: ask the lifeguard or check with the local beach authority. How it works · The next 7 days
Beaches near Saint Simon Mills
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- Neptune Road Public Beach Access 2.7 mi · SE
- Parking
- Cedar Street Public Beach Access 2.8 mi · SE
- Parking
- East Beach 2.8 mi · SE
- Restrooms
- Parking
- Driftwood Beach 4.1 mi · S
- Parking
- Sea Island Beach 4.2 mi · E
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Georgia (Georgia Healthy Beaches).
Named beaches within 6.2 mi, nearest first. Amenities from OpenStreetMap: some may be missing or out of date. View on OpenStreetMap · Add or fix on OpenStreetMap
Beaches and amenities: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).
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Tides in Saint Simon Mills
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Next low tide 5:37 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:47 am 8.5 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Low tide 6:27 pm 0.5 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 5 h 19 min to low tide at 5:37 am.
Tide coefficient 79 for the 11:47 am high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 8.5 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a large range for this place. 70 is an average tide here; 90 and above means spring tides; below 45, neap tides. What is the tide coefficient?
2026 extremes: the highest tide of the year is on October 27 (8.7 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-1.4 ft).
Semidiurnal: two high and two low tides a day, of similar height.
Heights above mean lower low water (MLLW), the zero of US nautical charts. Astronomical prediction: wind and air pressure can raise or lower the water by a few inches, and more in a storm. Not for navigation. MLLW
Tide coefficient and range in October
The biggest tides of the month came from October 26 to 28 (coefficient 85, 8.8 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 19 (coefficient 47, 5.0 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:39 pm | Low tide 5:37 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:47 am · 8.5 ft | Low tide 6:27 pm · 0.5 ft | — | Coef. 79 | 84% | Major periods 3:05 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 12:10 am · 7.2 ft | Low tide 6:30 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 12:49 pm · 8.3 ft | Low tide 7:23 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 77 | 74% | Major periods 4:10 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:38 pm | High tide 1:14 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 7:27 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 1:57 pm · 8.0 ft | Low tide 8:22 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 72 | 63% | Major periods 5:12 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 1:21 am · 7.0 ft | Low tide 7:31 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 2:03 pm · 7.9 ft | Low tide 8:25 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:10 am · 5:37 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 2:26 am · 7.1 ft | Low tide 8:39 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 3:04 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 9:27 pm · 1.0 ft | Coef. 67 | 41% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 5:35 pm | High tide 3:27 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 9:48 am · 1.0 ft | High tide 4:03 pm · 7.7 ft | Low tide 10:26 pm · 0.7 ft | Coef. 69 | 30% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 pm | Medium |
| Wed 4 | 6:44 am · 5:34 pm | High tide 4:27 am · 7.5 ft | Low tide 10:52 am · 0.9 ft | High tide 4:59 pm · 7.6 ft | Low tide 11:19 pm · 0.5 ft | Coef. 72 | 21% | Major periods 7:37 am · 7:59 pm | Medium |
▲ high tide · ▼ low tide · heights above MLLW. Major periods: start time; they last 2 hours. Activity: based on the moon phase and the solunar periods.
Where this tide comes from
Tides from the Frederica River Bridge station (NOAA), 0.4 mi from Saint Simon Mills. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Fort Pulaski reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Saint Simon Mills
Sea stateSea state: slight
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common1.3 ft
- Significant2.6 ft
- Highest expectedHighest5.4 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 5.4 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 5.4 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-shore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows along the shore: drift and current run parallel to the beach.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Thursday 29: 2.8 ft with a period of 6 s, from the east-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water warms over the next few days: about 72.2 °F by Wednesday 4.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.2 °F).
Satellite: NASA MUR (JPL MUR MEaSUREs, PO.DAAC), doi:10.5067/GHGMR-4FJ04. Sources and licenses
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:19 am (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 41112, courtesy of CDIP (Coastal Data Information Program, Scripps Institution of Oceanography), via the NOAA National Data Buoy Center.
Surf in Saint Simon Mills today
Surf today
Poor- 1.9–2.9 ft surf at the shore, a fun size for most surfers
- 2.1 ft swell at 7 s from the east, short: weak, messy waves
- Moderate cross-shore wind (14 mph): a bit of chop
- Rising tide (high tide at 11:47 am)
Rip current risk today: high (NWS)
Stay out of the water: rip currents can pull even strong swimmers out to sea. If one catches you, don't swim against it: swim parallel to the shore and wave for help.
Surf height from the NWS, today: 4.0–6.0 ft
- Light: First light 7:14 am · sunrise 7:39 am · sunset 6:39 pm · last light 7:04 pm
- Tide: low 5:37 am (0.0 ft), high 11:47 am (8.5 ft) and low 6:27 pm (0.5 ft). Every break has its own tide: some work at low tide and others at high tide. The tide doesn’t change the score here.
- Water at 69.4 °F: a springsuit or a 2 mm fullsuit.
- Energy: 48 kJ · Low power
Today’s surf at a glance
The best window, 8:00 am to 12:00 pm, has a good size, though with a short-period swell and cross-shore wind.
An estimate for this stretch of coast, not for a specific break: every beach or reef works its own way (its tide, bottom and angle). Check it when you get there.
Diving in Saint Simon Mills today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (6:27 pm): little current from 6:10 pm to 6:50 pm
- 1.7 ft swell at 7 s from the east: some surge on the bottom
- Light cross-shore wind (12 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the south, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 5:37 am (5:20–6:00 am), high tide 11:47 am (11:10 am–12:30 pm), low tide 6:27 pm (6:10–6:50 pm) and high tide 12:10 am (11:30 pm–12:50 am)
- Likely visibility: good. Swell (up to 2.3 ft at 7 s) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.4 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: doable, with some waves or wind.
- Night dive: dark from 7:04 pm. Waning gibbous (84%), rising at 9:38 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:30 pm to 6:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide, light wind and weak current. Also worth a look from 10:50 am to 1:00 pm, with slack water at high tide, weak current and the sun high, though with moderate wind.
Slack water comes from the tide: in inlets, channels and between islands the water can keep running for an hour or two after. Ask the local dive shop.
Never dive alone and check with the local dive shop: this rating is a guide, not a substitute for a professional.
Dive sites, wrecks and dive shops nearby
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- Wreck 7.3 mi
- Wreck 7.4 mi
- Little River West Bank 1.7 mi
- Jove Creek 3.3 mi
- Jekyll Island Pier West Arm 3.8 mi
- Troupe Creek 4.5 mi
- Henry Vassa Cate 4.8 mi
- F-1 12 mi
- F-5 12 mi
- F-7 12 mi
- F-6 12 mi
- F-14 12 mi
Within 12 mi. Some may be missing or closed; marine reserves usually need a permit. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Wreck and reef positions are approximate and not for navigation; a wreck’s depth runs from the top of the hull to the seabed.
Sites: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL). US wrecks: NOAA electronic navigational charts (ENC), a U.S. Government work; not for navigation. Artificial reefs: NOAA and BOEM (MarineCadastre.gov), a U.S. Government work.
Weather in Saint Simon Mills
Now in Saint Simon Mills
- Low / high
- 67 / 76 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 3%
- Clouds
- 13%
- Humidity
- 90%
- Dew pointDew point
- 65 °F
- Visibility
- 8.6 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 60
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady · now Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Steady now (−0.02 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: +0.05 inHg. Steady pressure: anglers expect normal activity. Fast changes, either way, tend to affect fishing.
Today, hour by hourHour by hour
Bars: mean wind. Dashed line: gusts. Arrows point where the wind blows to.
| Time | 12:00 am | 3:00 am | 6:00 am | 9:00 am | 12:00 pm | 3:00 pm | 6:00 pm | 9:00 pm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sky | Clear | Clear | Clear | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Mainly clear | Mainly clear | Clear |
| Temperature | 68° | 68° | 67° | 70° | 74° | 76° | 72° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 NE | 12 NNE | 13 NNE | 14 NE | 15 NE | 15 NE | 12 NE | 14 NE |
| Gusts | 24 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 26 | 23 | 24 | 22 |
| Waves | 2.6 ft | 2.7 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.8 ft | 2.6 ft | 2.4 ft | 2.3 ft |
| Rain | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in | 0.00 in |
- 12:00 am 68° 12 NE 2.6 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 12 NNE 2.7 ft
- 6:00 am 67° 13 NNE 2.8 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 14 NE 2.8 ft
- 12:00 pm 74° 15 NE 2.8 ft
- 3:00 pm 76° 15 NE 2.6 ft
- 6:00 pm 72° 12 NE 2.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 14 NE 2.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 29 | 67 / 76 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.8 ft | 11:47 am | |
| Fri 30 | 65 / 75 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 12:10 am · 12:49 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 67 / 76 °F | 19 mph NE | 2.2 ft | 1:14 am · 1:57 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 68 / 74 °F | 17 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 1:21 am · 2:03 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 74 °F | 16 mph NE | 2.7 ft | 2:26 am · 3:04 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 64 / 75 °F | 15 mph NE | 2.6 ft | 3:27 am · 4:03 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 76 °F | 10 mph ENE | 2.2 ft | 4:27 am · 4:59 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 63 / 75 °F | 10 mph SSE | 1.8 ft | 5:23 am · 5:51 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 58 / 72 °F | 9 mph WSW | 2.0 ft | 6:14 am · 6:39 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 55 / 71 °F | 8 mph NW | 2.1 ft | 7:00 am · 7:23 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 70 °F | 9 mph N | 1.8 ft | 7:41 am · 8:04 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 54 / 70 °F | 8 mph N | 2.5 ft | 8:21 am · 8:44 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 54 / 70 °F | 7 mph NNE | 2.2 ft | 8:58 am · 9:23 pm | |
| Wed 11 | 56 / 72 °F | 5 mph NNW | 1.9 ft | 9:36 am · 10:02 pm |
- Fri 30 Overcast 65° / 75° 2.2 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 67° / 76° 2.2 ft
- Sun 1 Light drizzle 68° / 74° 2.2 ft
- Mon 2 Light drizzle 65° / 74° 2.7 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 64° / 75° 2.6 ft
- Wed 4 Clear sky 64° / 76° 2.2 ft
- Thu 5 Drizzle 63° / 75° 1.8 ft
Each day comes from the best model covering this spot: regional ones first (HRRR and NBM in the U.S., AROME, ICON-EU), then ECMWF; day 16, NOAA GFS. Waves: Météo-France up to day 10, then ECMWF WAM, coarser and further offshore. High tides: our own tide calculation.
- The models They agree · high confidence for the next few days. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: a bit warmer and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (75 °F). Climate by month →
Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 12:19 am (local time).
The sun in Saint Simon Mills
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:33 pm
- Civil dawn 7:14 am
- Civil dusk 7:04 pm
- Solar noon 1:09 pm (45° high)
- Daylight 11 h 1 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:06 pm
- Full dark 7:33 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,330,092 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saint Simon Mills
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,746 mi away and looks 32′ 44″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 3:05–5:05 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 3:38–5:38 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 11:08 am–12:08 pm Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 9:08–10:08 pm Minor · moonrise · medium activity
According to solunar theory, fish feed more when the moon passes overhead or underfoot (major periods, about 2 h) and when it rises or sets (minor periods, 1 h). It works best around new and full moon.
Upcoming moon phases
2026 moon calendar →- Last quarter Sun, Nov 1 · 3:29 pmNov 1 in 3 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 11 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 19 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 26 days
Next perigee (the moon at its closest to Earth): November 25, 223,281 mi away.
Where to fish in Saint Simon Mills
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Jones Pier 0.1 mi
- Johnson Pier 0.2 mi
- St. Simons Island Pier 2.6 mi
- jekyll island fishing center 3.8 mi
- Boat ramp 1.0 mi
- Boat ramp 5.4 mi
- Boat ramp 5.5 mi
- Marina 0.6 mi
- Marina 5.6 mi
- Saint Simons Fishing 0.2 mi
- Fishssi 0.3 mi
- St Simons Fishing Center 0.6 mi
Within 9.3 mi. A spot may be missing or closed. Open the map on OpenStreetMap · Missing one? Add it to OpenStreetMap
Spots: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) and Overture Maps.
Nearest lighthouse
St. Simons Island Light 2.8 mi south
- Light height
- 105 ft above sea level
- Tower height
- 105 ft
- Built
- 1810
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Saint Simon MillsTides nearby
- Saint Simons Island2.6 mi
- Brunswick5.2 mi
- Dock Junction6.8 mi
- Jekyll Island7.0 mi
- Little Saint Simons Island10 mi
- Darien14 mi
- Crescent24 mi
- St. Marys32 mi
- Fernandina Beach35 mi
Saint Simon Mills at a glance
- Town or city of about 13,915 people. Coordinates: 31.171° N, 81.407° W.
- It is 66 mi south of Savannah, the main place in Georgia. The sun rises at the same time and sets 2 min later than in Savannah.
- The nearest tide station, Frederica River Bridge, is 0.4 mi to the southwest.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Golden Isles Marina (0.7 mi), Sea Island Beach (4.3 mi), Troupe Creek Marina (4.6 mi).
Questions about Saint Simon MillsQuestions
What time is high tide today in Saint Simon Mills?
Today in Saint Simon Mills there is high tide at 11:47 am (8.5 ft) and low tides at 5:37 am and 6:27 pm. Tide coefficient 79.
What time is sunset today in Saint Simon Mills?
At 6:39 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:04 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saint Simon Mills?
At 7:40 am. First light comes at 6:46 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 84% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From November 9 to 11.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 3:05–5:05 am, Minor 11:08 am–12:08 pm, Major 3:38–5:38 pm, Minor 9:08–10:08 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Saint Simon Mills?
Partly cloudy, from 67 °F to 76 °F, with a gentle breeze from the northeast (12 mph) and a 3% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saint Simon Mills?
Slight (Douglas 3): 2.6 ft waves with a period of 6.4 s from the east-northeast. The water is 69.6 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saint Simon Mills?
The best time to visit Saint Simon Mills is from April to May and in November: highs of 71 °F to 83 °F, about 7 rainy days a month and 7 hours of sunshine a day.
Can I use this data for navigation?
No. These are predictions for fishing and leisure; for navigation, use the official publications.
Where this data comes from
Tide: NOAA station Frederica River Bridge (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).