Tides Today & Tomorrow in St. Simons Island, GA

TIDE TIMES for Tuesday, August 18, 2026
The tide is currently falling in St. Simons Island, GA.
Next low tide : in 2h 13m at 7:06 am (0.6 ft)
Next high tide : 1:31 pm (7.0 ft)
Sunset today : 8:05 pm
Sunrise tomorrow : 6:53 am
Moon phase : First Quarter (36% illuminated)
Tide Station Location : Station #8677344
Common Questions About Tides

St. Simons Island, GA Tides - Feb 1938

DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
1Tue8:346.68:476.22:30-0.63:02-0.67:176:00New Moon1Tue
2Wed9:086.59:236.33:07-0.63:36-0.67:176:01Waxing Crescent2Wed
3Thu9:446.410:026.43:44-0.64:11-0.67:166:02Waxing Crescent3Thu
4Fri10:246.310:466.44:24-0.44:49-0.67:166:03Waxing Crescent4Fri
5Sat11:086.111:346.55:07-0.35:32-0.57:156:04Waxing Crescent5Sat
6Sun11:595.95:580.06:23-0.47:146:05First Quarter6Sun
7Mon12:296.512:565.77:000.27:24-0.37:136:05First Quarter7Mon
8Tue1:296.51:595.68:120.38:32-0.37:136:06First Quarter8Tue
9Wed2:356.53:095.69:260.29:43-0.57:126:07First Quarter9Wed
10Thu3:466.74:225.810:360.010:50-0.77:116:08Waxing Gibbous10Thu
11Fri4:567.05:296.211:40-0.411:54-1.17:106:09Waxing Gibbous11Fri
12Sat5:597.36:296.612:38-0.87:096:10Waxing Gibbous12Sat
13Sun6:557.67:227.012:53-1.41:31-1.27:086:10Full Moon13Sun
14Mon7:467.78:137.21:48-1.62:20-1.47:086:11Full Moon14Mon
15Tue8:347.69:017.32:39-1.73:05-1.57:076:12Full Moon15Tue
16Wed9:217.49:487.23:26-1.53:47-1.37:066:13Waning Gibbous16Wed
17Thu10:067.110:347.04:11-1.24:27-1.07:056:14Waning Gibbous17Thu
18Fri10:526.611:206.74:56-0.75:07-0.67:046:15Waning Gibbous18Fri
19Sat11:386.25:41-0.25:47-0.27:036:15Waning Gibbous19Sat
20Sun12:066.412:245.86:300.36:300.27:026:16Third Quarter20Sun
21Mon12:536.11:125.57:220.77:200.57:016:17Third Quarter21Mon
22Tue1:435.92:045.38:190.98:150.77:006:18Third Quarter22Tue
23Wed2:385.72:595.29:171.09:140.86:596:19Third Quarter23Wed
24Thu3:365.73:575.210:120.910:110.76:586:19Waning Crescent24Thu
25Fri4:355.84:535.411:030.711:050.56:576:20Waning Crescent25Fri
26Sat5:276.05:435.711:510.511:560.26:566:21Waning Crescent26Sat
27Sun6:136.36:286.112:350.26:546:22Waning Crescent27Sun
28Mon6:546.57:076.412:430.01:16-0.16:536:22New Moon28Mon
DateHigh TideLow TideSunMoonDate
AMftPMftAMftPMftRiseSet
Tidal Data Source: (8677344)

Common Questions About St. Simons Island, GA Tides

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What time does the tide turn (slack tide) in St. Simons Island, GA today?

Slack tide in St. Simons Island, GA is approximately 10:18 am — midway between the next high and low tide, when tidal current is weakest. This is the preferred window for boat crossings, underwater visibility, and fishing in areas with strong currents.

Is this week a spring tide or neap tide in St. Simons Island, GA?

St. Simons Island, GA is currently in a transitional phase. Tonight's moon is 36% illuminated. Spring tides (largest swings) occur near new and full moons; neap tides (smallest swings) occur near first and third quarter moons. Tidal ranges this week are shifting between spring and neap.

What datum are St. Simons Island, GA tide heights measured from?

Tide heights on this page are measured from Mean Lower Low Water (MLLW), the U.S. NOAA standard. A height of 0 ft represents the 19-year average of each day's lower low tide. Negative values indicate a "minus tide" — water levels below that long-term reference.

What factors can affect the tide predictions for St. Simons Island, GA?

Tide predictions for St. Simons Island, GA come from NOAA's harmonic analysis and are typically accurate within about ±10 minutes on timing and ±0.5 ft on height. Actual water levels can deviate further due to sustained winds, atmospheric pressure changes, river flow, and storm surge. During major weather events, be sure to check US Harbors weather pages for factors that could impact tidal predictions.

Which NOAA station provides tide data for St. Simons Island, GA?

Tide data for St. Simons Island, GA is sourced from NOAA Station #8677344. View the official NOAA station page at https://tidesandcurrents.noaa.gov/stationhome.html?id=8677344.

What is the moon phase in St. Simons Island, GA tonight?

Tonight the moon over St. Simons Island, GA is First Quarter (36% illuminated). This places St. Simons Island, GA in a transitional tide cycle, so tidal ranges are shifting between spring and neap this week.

US Harbors Tidal Data

The data in our tide charts, tide tables, and tide graphs is provided by NOAA and others. These predictions are derived mathematically from numerous inputs, including data from historical tide stations and nearby locations where sensors are actively recording. As shown in the tide graph at the top of this page, “Predicted” tides (blue) are what forecasting models expect to happen. “Observed” tides (red) are those recorded by local sensors in real time, overlaid on the predictions for direct comparison. We display Observed water levels for a select group of harbors including Portland, Maine, where a physical sensor monitors water levels in real time.

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