Saint George Island tides today
- Tide now 1.4 ft ↓ falling · low 10:37 pm (0.2 ft)
- Best time to fish 9:40–11:40 pm good day · 7/10
- Beach tomorrow 12:00–5:00 pm Fair beach day · 6/10
- Waves · water 0.4 ft · 64 °F smooth · 1.9 s from the northeast
- Wind · air 4 mph · 62 °F from the SE, gusts 11 · overcast
- Sun 7:28 am–6:11 pm 10 h 43 min of daylight
- Moon 91% · 7:50 pm waning gibbous · rises at 7:50 pm
- Diving tomorrow 9:30 am–12:30 pm great day · 10/10
Today in Saint George Island there are high tides at 4:07 am (1.5 ft) and 4:21 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 9:33 am and 10:37 pm. Tide coefficient 80. Right now the tide is falling toward the low tide at 10:37 pm. The sun rises at 7:28 am and sets at 6:11 pm: 10 h 43 min of daylight. The moon is 91% illuminated (waning gibbous) and rises at 7:50 pm. Major solunar periods run from 1:41 am to 3:41 am and from 2:13 pm to 4:13 pm. The next spring tides arrive from October 26 to 28. The sea is smooth, with 0.4 ft waves. There's a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph). Overcast, 62 °F.
Fishing in Saint George Island today
Best time to fish
Solunar activity today: medium- High tide at 4:21 pm, coefficient 79
- Major period 2:13–4:13 pm
- Steady pressure (30.33 inHg), almost no wind and calm sea (0.5 ft waves)
- Waning gibbous: a bit more activity than at the quarters
- Highest tide coefficient today: 80 (average tides)
Your day at a glance
The best window, 3:20 pm to 4:10 pm, combines the 4:21 pm high tide and a major period. Also good from 9:40 pm to 11:40 pm, with the 10:37 pm low tide and a light onshore breeze.
Species with the most records nearby: striped bass, spot, summer flounder and Atlantic croaker. October is one of the months when these are seen most: spot and summer flounder. What you can catch
Beach day in Saint George Island
Is it a beach day?
- Mostly sunny
- Onshore breeze (10 mph)
- Calm for swimming: 1.2 ft waves
- UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen
- Low tide at 9:33 am: more sand
- Feels like 63 °F: chilly for the beach
Today, hour by hour
- Swimming Calm · 1.2 ft
1.2 ft waves: calm for swimming. Low rip current risk. Always follow the lifeguard's flags.
- Water 64 °F
Cold: ease in slowly.
- Sun & sunscreen UV 4 · SPF 30
Max UV 4 (moderate): SPF 30 sunscreen, reapplied every 2 hours.
- Wind 10 mph
Onshore breeze (10 mph).
- Tide & sand 10:37 pm
Low tide at 9:33 am and 10:37 pm: that's when there's the most sand. High tide at 4:07 am and 4:21 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 Saint George Island
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- Saint George Island Beach 0.3 mi · S
- Piney Point Beach 2.4 mi · NW
- Parking
- Sandy Point Beach 4.3 mi · SW
Water quality: check the official beach advisories for Maryland (Maryland 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 Saint George Island
Today's high and low tides
- ▲ High tide 4:07 am 1.5 ft · coef. 80
- ▼ Low tide 9:33 am 0.2 ft
- ▲ High tide 4:21 pm 1.8 ft · coef. 79
- ▼ Next low tide 10:37 pm 0.2 ft
↓ Falling The tide is falling. 4 h 40 min to low tide at 10:37 pm.
Tide coefficient 80 for the 4:07 am high tide and 79 for the 4:21 pm high tide. Average coefficient. The water rises and falls 1.6 ft between the highest high and the lowest low: a small 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 May 17 (1.9 ft) and the lowest, on February 3 (-0.3 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 9 to 11 (coefficient 83, 1.6 ft range). The smallest, from October 18 to 20 (coefficient 53, 0.9 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 | 7:28 am · 6:11 pm | High tide 4:07 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 9:33 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 4:21 pm · 1.8 ft | Low tide 10:37 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 80 | 91% | Major periods 1:41 am · 2:13 pm | Medium |
| Thu 29 | 7:29 am · 6:10 pm | High tide 4:57 am · 1.5 ft | Low tide 10:28 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 5:12 pm · 1.7 ft | Low tide 11:33 pm · 0.2 ft | Coef. 77 | 84% | Major periods 2:45 am · 3:17 pm | Medium |
| Fri 30 | 7:30 am · 6:09 pm | High tide 5:53 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 11:27 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:09 pm · 1.7 ft | — | Coef. 73 | 74% | Major periods 3:50 am · 4:21 pm | Medium |
| Sat 31 | 7:31 am · 6:08 pm | Low tide 12:29 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 6:55 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:30 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:11 pm · 1.6 ft | Coef. 69 | 63% | Major periods 4:52 am · 5:21 pm | Medium |
| Sun 1 | 6:32 am · 5:07 pm | Low tide 1:26 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 6:59 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 12:35 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 7:18 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 65 | Last quarter | Major periods 4:49 am · 5:17 pm | Medium |
| Mon 2 | 6:33 am · 5:06 pm | Low tide 1:25 am · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:06 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 1:44 pm · 0.3 ft | High tide 8:30 pm · 1.5 ft | Coef. 63 | 41% | Major periods 5:42 am · 6:07 pm | Medium |
| Tue 3 | 6:34 am · 5:04 pm | Low tide 2:24 am · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:15 am · 1.4 ft | Low tide 2:50 pm · 0.2 ft | High tide 9:41 pm · 1.4 ft | Coef. 65 | 30% | Major periods 6:31 am · 6:54 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 Piney Point station (NOAA), 2.9 mi from Saint George Island. Times and heights are its predictions. It is a NOAA subordinate station: its times and heights come from the Washington reference station with the official corrections.
Station data attribution: Slackwater database (https://github.com/openwatersio/slackwater-database)
The sea at Saint George Island
Sea stateSea state: smooth
The waves you may find
- Most commonMost common0.2 ft
- Significant0.4 ft
- Highest expectedHighest0.9 ft
One wave in seven is higher than the significant height, and about 3 times a day one reaches 0.9 ft. Before heading out, expect waves of up to 0.9 ft.
Wind on the coast and offshore
Onshore wind. The coast faces southeast and the wind blows straight in from the sea: more surf and backwash at the shore, and bait and boats drift toward land.
Wave height, next 7 daysWaves, next 7 days
Waves stay much the same all week. The biggest waves arrive on Saturday 31: 2.0 ft with a period of 3 s, from the north-northeast (slight).
Water temperature
Water temperature →Water temperature changes how fish behave: in very cold or very warm water they feed less. The water is steady these days, with no sudden changes.
Water warmer than normal for late October (+2.0 °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 5:58 pm (local time).
Nearest buoy
This is a real measurement of the sea, not a forecast. Data from station 44042, NOAA National Data Buoy Center (public domain).
Diving in Saint George Island today
Diving and snorkeling today
Likely visibility: good- Slack water around low tide (9:33 am): little current from 8:40 am to 11:00 am
- 1.2 ft surface waves: easy entry and exit
- Light cross-shore wind (6 mph)
- 0.1 mph current toward the east, weak (model)
- Sun high: more light underwater
- Slack water today: high tide 4:07 am (2:40–4:40 am), low tide 9:33 am (8:40–11:00 am), high tide 4:21 pm (3:10–5:00 pm) and low tide 10:37 pm (9:40–11:50 pm)
- Likely visibility: good. The sea has been calm and there's been little rain. Based on the last 24 hours of data.
- Water at 63.3 °F: a 7 mm wetsuit, with hood and booties.
- Snorkeling: good, calm sea and light wind.
- Night dive: dark from 6:38 pm. Waning gibbous (91%), rising at 7:50 pm: a bright night.
Your diving day at a glance
The best window, 8:40 am to 11:40 am, combines slack water at low tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high. Also good from 2:10 pm to 5:10 pm, with slack water at high tide, small waves, light wind, weak current and the sun high.
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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- U-1105 4.0 mi
- Wreck 1.5 mi
- Wreck 2.9 mi
- Wreck 3.9 mi
- Wreck 4.0 mi
- Wreck 4.2 mi
- Wreck 4.3 mi
- Wreck 5.2 mi
- Wreck 8.6 mi
- Point No Point 10 mi
- Point Lookout 11 mi
- Refill Dive Service 11 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 George Island
Now in Saint George Island
- Low / high
- 57 / 62 °F
- Rain
- 0.00 in · 1%
- Clouds
- 100%
- Humidity
- 85%
- Dew pointDew point
- 58 °F
- Visibility
- 10 mi
- UV indexUV
- 0 · low
- Air qualityAir
- Good · 44
- Saharan dust
- No
Pressure and fishing
- ↗ RisingRising Anglers say fish bite less for a while
- → SteadySteady Anglers expect normal activity
- ↘ FallingFalling · now Anglers say fish feed more before the change
Falling now (−0.03 inHg in 3 hours). Over the next 48 hours: −0.18 inHg. Falling pressure: anglers say fish feed more before the change. 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 | Clear sky | Mainly clear | Partly cloudy | Overcast | Partly cloudy |
| Temperature | 60° | 58° | 58° | 57° | 62° | 62° | 62° | 62° |
| Wind (mph) | 12 ESE | 7 ENE | 12 ENE | 7 NNE | 10 E | 6 SSE | 4 SE | 11 SE |
| Gusts | 13 | 9 | 14 | 11 | 10 | 9 | 11 | 15 |
| Waves | 1.1 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.2 ft | 1.1 ft | 1.0 ft | 0.7 ft | 0.4 ft | 0.6 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 62° 4 SE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 pm 62° 11 SE 0.6 ft
- 12:00 am 62° 8 ESE 0.9 ft
- 3:00 am 61° 6 E 0.7 ft
- 6:00 am 61° 6 ESE 0.4 ft
- 9:00 am 58° 1 NNW 0.3 ft
- 12:00 pm 65° 3 WSW 0.3 ft
- 3:00 pm 68° 3 S 0.3 ft
Next 14 daysComing days
| Day | Sky | Low / high | Max wind | Max wave | High tides |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today · 28 | 57 / 62 °F | 12 mph E | 1.3 ft | 4:07 am · 4:21 pm | |
| Thu 29 | 56 / 68 °F | 8 mph SE | 0.9 ft | 4:57 am · 5:12 pm | |
| Fri 30 | 54 / 72 °F | 8 mph WNW | 1.2 ft | 5:53 am · 6:09 pm | |
| Sat 31 | 52 / 61 °F | 9 mph NNE | 2.0 ft | 6:55 am · 7:11 pm | |
| Sun 1 | 52 / 65 °F | 6 mph SE | 1.2 ft | 6:59 am · 7:18 pm | |
| Mon 2 | 54 / 67 °F | 5 mph SE | 1.1 ft | 8:06 am · 8:30 pm | |
| Tue 3 | 57 / 69 °F | 8 mph ENE | 1.0 ft | 9:15 am · 9:41 pm | |
| Wed 4 | 59 / 69 °F | 9 mph E | 0.5 ft | 10:17 am · 10:42 pm | |
| Thu 5 | 60 / 68 °F | 12 mph SE | 0.4 ft | 11:10 am · 11:35 pm | |
| Fri 6 | 56 / 67 °F | 9 mph WNW | 2.0 ft | 11:59 am | |
| Sat 7 | 53 / 62 °F | 9 mph NW | 3.3 ft | 12:23 am · 12:44 pm | |
| Sun 8 | 50 / 60 °F | 10 mph NNW | 2.8 ft | 1:09 am · 1:26 pm | |
| Mon 9 | 47 / 57 °F | 10 mph N | 2.2 ft | 1:53 am · 2:06 pm | |
| Tue 10 | 47 / 58 °F | 5 mph NNE | 1.2 ft | 2:35 am · 2:43 pm |
- Thu 29 Mainly clear 56° / 68° 0.9 ft
- Fri 30 Mainly clear 54° / 72° 1.2 ft
- Sat 31 Overcast 52° / 61° 2.0 ft
- Sun 1 Overcast 52° / 65° 1.2 ft
- Mon 2 Overcast 54° / 67° 1.1 ft
- Tue 3 Mainly clear 57° / 69° 1.0 ft
- Wed 4 Overcast 59° / 69° 0.5 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: warmer and a bit wetter. See the outlook →
- Normal Today, cooler than normal for late October (−3.3 °F; normal high: 66 °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 5:58 pm (local time).
The sun in Saint George Island
Sunrise and sunset
- First light 6:30 am
- Full dark 7:09 pm
- Civil dawn 7:01 am
- Civil dusk 6:38 pm
- Solar noon 12:50 pm (39° high)
- Daylight 10 h 43 min (−2 min)
- Evening golden hour 5:34 pm
- Full dark 7:09 pm
Golden hour and the day-night map
Today the sun is 92,354,672 mi away and looks 32′ 11″ across.
The moon in Saint George Island
Moon phase and position
Today the moon is 226,429 mi away and looks 32′ 47″ across.
Solunar periods
Today's activity: medium- 1:41–3:41 am Major · the moon passes overhead · high activity
- 2:13–4:13 pm Major · the moon passes underfoot · high activity
- 10:02–11:02 am Minor · moonset · medium activity
- 7:20–8:20 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 Saint George Island
Piers, ramps and tackle shops nearby
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- Piney Point Oil Pier 2.8 mi
- Jetty 0.0 mi
- Jetty 0.3 mi
- Jetty 0.6 mi
- Jetty 1.2 mi
- Jetty 1.3 mi
- Jetty 1.7 mi
- Boat ramp 1.5 mi
- Boat ramp 2.7 mi
- Boat ramp 3.8 mi
- Marina 4.6 mi
- Tall Timbers Marina 5.2 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.
Water depth
Shallow, gradualShallow, gradual bottom: you need to go 1.8 mi out for 33 ft of water.
From the shoreline (1.3 mi from Saint George Island) out to sea, heading southeast.
How far from shore
- 16 ft deep1.2 mi
- 33 ft deep1.8 mi
- 66 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
- 164 ft deepnot within 3.1 mi
For fishing, swimming and diving
- Shore fishing. Shallow, gradual bottom (16 ft at 1.2 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 near shore: you only reach 33 ft at 1.8 mi. For dives deeper than 33 ft, go by boat.
Inside bays, estuaries and harbors the bottom changes a lot from spot to spot (channels and shoals): use this only as a rough guide.
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.
Nearest lighthouse
Piney Point Light 2.7 mi northwest
- Built
- 1836
Data from Wikidata. For reference only: not for navigation. Wikipedia · Wikidata · Sources and licenses
Tides near Saint George IslandTides nearby
- Piney Point2.0 mi
- Tall Timbers4.7 mi
- Ragged Point Beach7.5 mi
- Narrow Beach8.4 mi
- Lake10 mi
- Solomons14 mi
- Heathsville14 mi
- Leonardtown14 mi
- Drum Point15 mi
- Lusby16 mi
Saint George Island at a glance
- Town or city of about 257 people. Coordinates: 38.120° N, 76.484° W.
- It is 59 mi south of Annapolis, the main place in Maryland. The sun rises 1 min earlier and sets 1 min later than in Annapolis.
- The nearest tide station, Piney Point, is 2.9 mi to the west.
- Its coast faces southeast.
- Beaches and harbors nearby: Piney Point Beach (2.5 mi), Dennis Point Marina (2.7 mi), Bacons Wharf (4.2 mi), Clayton Marina (4.3 mi).
Questions about Saint George IslandQuestions
What time is high tide today in Saint George Island?
Today in Saint George Island there are high tides at 4:07 am (1.5 ft) and 4:21 pm (1.8 ft) and low tides at 9:33 am and 10:37 pm. Tide coefficient 80.
What time is sunset today in Saint George Island?
At 6:11 pm. There is light until the end of civil twilight, at 6:38 pm.
What time is sunrise tomorrow in Saint George Island?
At 7:29 am. First light comes at 6:31 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 1:41–3:41 am, Minor 10:02–11:02 am, Major 2:13–4:13 pm, Minor 7:20–8:20 pm. Today's activity is medium.
What's the weather like today in Saint George Island?
Overcast, from 57 °F to 62 °F, with a light breeze from the southeast (4 mph) and a 1% chance of rain.
How is the sea today in Saint George Island?
Smooth (Douglas 2): 0.4 ft waves with a period of 1.9 s from the northeast. The water is 63.7 °F.
When is the best time to visit Saint George Island?
The best time to visit Saint George Island is from May to June and from August to October: highs of 70 °F to 86 °F, about 9 rainy days a month and 6 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 Piney Point (public domain), via Slackwater database. Sun and moon: our own calculation with astronomy-engine. Places: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Coastline: © OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL).