St. Marys tides today
- Tide now 1.0 ft ↓ falling · low 5:49 pm (0.6 ft)
- Best time to fish 6:10–6:50 pm average day · 6/10
- Beach day Not today Not a beach day · 1/10
- Waves · water 7.1 ft · 70 °F moderate · 7.4 s from the east-northeast
- Wind · air 16 mph · 73 °F from the NE, gusts 28 · clear sky
- Sun 7:38 am–6:41 pm 11 h 3 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 8:36 pm waning gibbous · rises at 8:36 pm
- Best time to dive 5:10–6:40 pm fair day · 4/10
- Coastal Flood Warning: significant flooding along the shore at high tide. Until Fri 30, 2:00 am. NWS Jacksonville FL
- Rip Current Statement: dangerous rip currents at the beaches: swimming is risky. Until Fri 30, 8:00 pm. NWS Jacksonville FL
- Small Craft Advisory: winds or seas hazardous to small boats. Until Fri 30, 6:00 am. NWS Jacksonville FL
Today in St. Marys there are high tides at 11:28 am (7.3 ft) and 11:41 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 4:50 am and 5:49 pm. Tide coefficient 78. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 5:49 pm. The sun rises at 7:38 am and sets at 6:41 pm: 11 h 3 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 8:36 pm. Major solunar periods run from 2:02 am to 4:02 am and from 2:34 pm to 4:34 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is moderate, with 7.1 ft waves. There's a moderate breeze from the northeast (16 mph). Clear sky, 73 °F.
Fishing in St. Marys today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- Low tide at 5:49 pm
- Sunset at 6:41 pm, golden hour from 6:08 pm
- Steady pressure (30.12 inHg), light onshore wind (11 mph) and 6.9 ft waves
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 78 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 6:10 pm to 6:50 pm, combines the 5:49 pm low tide, sunset and a light onshore breeze. Also good from 10:40 pm to 12:00 am, with the 11:41 pm high tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: spot, striped mullet, Atlantic croaker and Atlantic Spanish mackerel. What you can catch
Beach day in St. Marys
Is it a beach day?
- Official statement: Rip Current Statement (NWS Jacksonville FL)
- Sunny
- Feels like 75 °F: pleasant
- UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Water at 70 °F (nice)
- Low tide at 5:49 pm: more sand
- Moderate onshore wind (17 mph): choppy water
Dangerous surf during beach hours. Stay out if the red flag is up, and never swim where there is no lifeguard.
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Dangerous · 7.2 ft
7.2 ft waves every 10 s: dangerous for swimming. Stay out if the red flag is up. High rip current risk (official statement in effect). If you're caught in a rip current, don't swim against it: swim parallel to shore and wave for help. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 70 °F
Nice for swimming.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 5 · SPF 30
Max UV 5 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 17 mph
Moderate onshore wind (17 mph).
- Tide & sand 5:49 pm
Low tide at 4:50 am and 5:49 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 11:28 am and 11:41 pm.
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 St. Marys
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- Sea Camp Beach 5.5 mi · NE
- Restrooms
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
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Tides in St. Marys
Today's high and low tides
- ▼ Low tide 4:50 am 0.0 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:28 am 7.3 ft · coef. 78
- ▼ Next low tide 5:49 pm 0.6 ft
- ▲ High tide 11:41 pm 6.1 ft · coef. 77
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 55 min to low tide at 5:49 pm.
Tide coefficient 78 for the 11:28 am high tide and 77 for the 11:41 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 7.3 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 November 25 (7.4 ft) and the lowest, on December 25 (-0.9 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 7 to 10 (coefficient 84, 7.3 ft range). The smallest, from October 17 to 19 (coefficient 49, 4.5 ft).
Tide and solunar table · this week
| Day | Sun | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Coef. | Moon | Major periods | Activity |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today, Wed 28 | 7:38 am · 6:41 pm | Low tide 4:50 am · 0.0 ft | High tide 11:28 am · 7.3 ft | Low tide 5:49 pm · 0.6 ft | High tide 11:41 pm · 6.1 ft | Coef. 78 | 91% | Major periods 2:02 am · 2:34 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:39 am · 6:41 pm | Low tide 5:41 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 12:30 pm · 7.2 ft | Low tide 6:45 pm · 0.8 ft | — | Coef. 75 | 84% | Major periods 3:06 am · 3:38 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:40 am · 6:40 pm | High tide 12:43 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 6:36 am · 0.4 ft | High tide 1:32 pm · 7.1 ft | Low tide 7:45 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 73 | 74% | Major periods 4:11 am · 4:42 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:40 am · 6:39 pm | High tide 1:46 am · 5.9 ft | Low tide 7:39 am · 0.6 ft | High tide 2:32 pm · 7.0 ft | Low tide 8:48 pm · 0.9 ft | Coef. 69 | 63% | Major periods 5:13 am · 5:42 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:41 am · 5:38 pm | High tide 1:49 am · 6.0 ft | Low tide 7:47 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 2:33 pm · 6.9 ft | Low tide 8:49 pm · 0.8 ft | Coef. 68 | Last quarter | Major periods 5:11 am · 5:38 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:42 am · 5:37 pm | High tide 2:52 am · 6.2 ft | Low tide 8:56 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 3:33 pm · 6.7 ft | Low tide 9:46 pm · 0.6 ft | Coef. 70 | 41% | Major periods 6:03 am · 6:28 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:43 am · 5:36 pm | High tide 3:55 am · 6.4 ft | Low tide 10:00 am · 0.8 ft | High tide 4:30 pm · 6.6 ft | Low tide 10:38 pm · 0.4 ft | Coef. 73 | 30% | Major periods 6:52 am · 7:15 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 St. Marys station (NOAA), 0.7 mi from St. Marys. Times and heights are its predictions.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at St. Marys
Sea stateSea state: moderate
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common3.5 ft
- Significant7.1 ft
- Highest expectedHighest14 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 14 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 14 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Cross-onshore wind. The coast faces east and the wind comes in from the sea at an angle: a bit more surf at the shore and drift along the coast, toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Wednesday 28: 7.2 ft with a period of 7 s, from the east-northeast (moderate).
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 71.7 °F by Tuesday 3.
Water colder than normal for late October (−3.7 °F).
Water temperature →Forecast from Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0) with models from ECMWF, NOAA, Météo-France, DWD, Copernicus Marine and CAMS. Updated at 4:53 pm (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.
Diving in St. Marys today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: fair- Slack water around low tide (5:49 pm): little current from 5:30 pm to 6:10 pm
- 7.0 ft waves: careful getting in and out
- Moderate onshore wind (14 mph)
- 0.2 mph current toward the southwest, weak (model)
- Daylight
- Slack water today: low tide 4:50 am (4:30–5:10 am), high tide 11:28 am (10:40 am–12:10 pm), low tide 5:49 pm (5:30–6:10 pm) and high tide 11:41 pm (11:00 pm–12:20 am)
- Likely visibility: fair. Swell (up to 7.2 ft) over the last few days has stirred up the water. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 69.8 °F: a 5 mm wetsuit.
- Snorkeling: better not, with these waves, wind or current.
- Night dive: dark from 7:06 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 8:36 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 5:10 pm to 6:40 pm, combines slack water at low tide and weak current, though with waves and moderate wind. Also worth a look from 9:20 am to 12:20 pm, with slack water at high tide and the sun high, though with waves, moderate wind and current.
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 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.0 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Stafford Island 7.1 mi
- Cumberland Island National Seashore 10 mi
- Wreckreation Scuba 5.2 mi
- S.O.S. Diving & Salvage 7.1 mi
- Fernandina Divers Network 8.0 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 St. Marys
Now in St. Marys
- Low / high
- 60 / 75 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 6%
- Clouds
- 5%
- Humidity
- 82%
- Dew pointDew point
- 67 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 1 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Moderate · 52
- 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). It barely changes over the next 48 hours. 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 | Partly cloudy | Partly cloudy | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear sky | Clear |
| Temperature | 65° | 65° | 63° | 63° | 74° | 75° | 71° | 69° |
| Wind (mph) | 8 NNE | 8 NNE | 8 N | 10 N | 16 NNE | 17 NE | 14 NE | 12 NE |
| Gusts | 26 | 26 | 22 | 24 | 26 | 28 | 29 | 30 |
| Waves | 7.1 ft | 7.1 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.0 ft | 7.2 ft | 7.1 ft | 7.0 ft | 6.8 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 |
- 6:00 pm 71° 14 NE 7.0 ft
- 9:00 pm 69° 12 NE 6.8 ft
- 12:00 am 68° 11 NE 6.7 ft
- 3:00 am 68° 10 NNE 6.8 ft
- 6:00 am 68° 12 NNE 7.0 ft
- 9:00 am 70° 14 NNE 7.0 ft
- 12:00 pm 73° 15 NNE 7.0 ft
- 3:00 pm 74° 15 NNE 6.5 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 60 / 75 °F | 17 mph NNE | 7.2 ft | 11:28 am · 11:41 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 68 / 74 °F | 15 mph NNE | 7.2 ft | 12:30 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 66 / 75 °F | 13 mph NNE | 5.9 ft | 12:43 am · 1:32 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 68 / 76 °F | 12 mph ENE | 5.4 ft | 1:46 am · 2:32 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 67 / 73 °F | 13 mph ENE | 5.9 ft | 1:49 am · 2:33 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 65 / 73 °F | 12 mph NE | 6.8 ft | 2:52 am · 3:33 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 63 / 74 °F | 11 mph NE | 6.6 ft | 3:55 am · 4:30 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 64 / 76 °F | 10 mph ENE | 5.6 ft | 4:54 am · 5:23 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 62 / 75 °F | 9 mph SSE | 5.0 ft | 5:47 am · 6:10 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 59 / 74 °F | 7 mph WSW | 4.0 ft | 6:35 am · 6:52 pm | |
| Sat 7 | 56 / 70 °F | 7 mph N | 3.2 ft | 7:19 am · 7:31 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 54 / 71 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.1 ft | 7:59 am · 8:09 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 58 / 67 °F | 9 mph N | 4.7 ft | 8:39 am · 8:47 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 59 / 68 °F | 10 mph N | 4.1 ft | 9:18 am · 9:27 pm |
- Thu 29 Overcast 68° / 74° 7.2 ft
- Fri 30 Overcast 66° / 75° 5.9 ft
- Sat 31 Light drizzle 68° / 76° 5.4 ft
- Sun 1 Rain 67° / 73° 5.9 ft
- Mon 2 Rain 65° / 73° 6.8 ft
- Tue 3 Light drizzle 63° / 74° 6.6 ft
- Wed 4 Mainly clear 64° / 76° 5.6 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 don't agree · low confidence: unsure about rain on Saturday 31. See the models →
- Outlook Next few weeks, compared with normal: normal temperatures and wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, normal highs for late October (76 °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 4:53 pm (local time).
The sun in St. Marys
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:45 am
- Full dark 7:35 pm
- Civil dawn 7:13 am
- Civil dusk 7:06 pm
- Solar noon 1:10 pm (46° high)
- Daylight 11 h 3 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 6:08 pm
- Full dark 7:35 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,329 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in St. Marys
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 2:02–4:02 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:34–4:34 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 9:59–10:59 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 8:06–9:06 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 4 days
- New moon Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 amNov 9 in 12 days
- First quarter Tue, Nov 17 · 6:48 amNov 17 in 20 days
- Full moon Tue, Nov 24 · 9:54 amNov 24 in 27 days
Perigee on October 28, 226,426 mi away, coinciding with the spring tides from October 26 to 28: they will be stronger than usual.
Where to fish in St. Marys
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Whistling Duck Pond Pier 8.1 mi
- Jetty 6.3 mi
- Jetty 7.9 mi
- Boat ramp 0.5 mi
- Boat ramp 0.8 mi
- Boat ramp 3.7 mi
- Boat ramp 4.5 mi
- Dee Dee Bartels Public Boat Ramp Facilities: 2 lanes · 93 trailer spaces · restrooms · dock · lighting · free 5.7 mi
- St. Marys Boat Services 1.6 mi
- Marina 3.7 mi
- Davidson Bait & Tackle 0.3 mi
- Old Town Bait and Tackle 6.2 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. Boat ramp facilities: FWC-FWRI (Florida).
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: 16 ft at 0.9 mi from shore and 0.3 ft at 1.5 mi.
From the shoreline (1.1 mi from St. Marys) out to sea, heading east.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep0.9 mi
- 33 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 1.5 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 0.9 mi): cast far from the beach and fish the high tide, when there is more water close in.
- Swimming. A very gentle way in with plenty of shallow water, good for kids. At low tide the water can be far out.
- Diving. Shallow: the water doesn't reach 33 ft within 1.5 mi. For deeper dives, take a boat farther out.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide. There is land ahead (an island, a headland or the far shore) 1.5 mi out.
Source: NOAA U.S. Coastal Relief Model (public domain), cells of about 300 ft; depth below mean sea level. For reference only: not for navigation or anchoring.
Tides near St. MarysTides nearby
- Fernandina Beach6.5 mi
- Amelia Island9.8 mi
- Nassauville11 mi
- American Beach12 mi
- Mayport24 mi
- Jekyll Island25 mi
- Jacksonville28 mi
- Atlantic Beach29 mi
- Brunswick29 mi
- Neptune Beach30 mi
St. Marys at a glance
- Town or city of about 17,968 people. Coordinates: 30.731° N, 81.546° W.
- It is 97 mi south of Savannah, the main place in Georgia. The sun rises at the same time and sets 4 min later than in Savannah.
- The nearest tide station, St. Marys, is 0.7 mi to the south.
- Its coast faces east.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Dungeness Wharf (4.6 mi).
Questions about St. MarysQuestions
What time is high tide today in St. Marys?
Today in St. Marys there are high tides at 11:28 am (7.3 ft) and 11:41 pm (6.1 ft) and low tides at 4:50 am and 5:49 pm. Tide coefficient 78.
What time is sunset today in St. Marys?
At 6:41 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 7:06 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in St. Marys?
At 7:39 am. First light comes at 6:46 am.
What phase is the moon today?
Waning gibbous, 91% illuminated. New moon on Mon, Nov 9 · 2:03 am.
When are the next spring tides?
From October 26 to 28, together with the lunar perigee: they will be stronger than usual.
What are today's solunar periods?
Major 2:02–4:02 am, Minor 9:59–10:59 am, Major 2:34–4:34 pm, Minor 8:06–9:06 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in St. Marys?
Overcast, from 60 °F to 75 °F, with a moderate breeze from the northeast (16 mph) and a 6% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in St. Marys?
Moderate (Douglas 4): 7.1 ft waves with a period of 7.4 s from the east-northeast. The water is 70.2 °F.
When is the best time to visit St. Marys?
The best time to visit St. Marys is from March to May and from October to November: highs of 72 °F to 84 °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 St. Marys (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).