Today's tide
Today's tides
ft above MLLW- Low5:46 AM0.2 ft
- High12:14 PM6.2 ft
- Low6:31 PM0.6 ft
Tomorrow's tide (predicted)
Tomorrow's tides
ft above MLLW- High12:36 AM5.3 ft
- Low6:37 AM0.3 ft
- High1:08 PM6.1 ft
- Low7:30 PM0.8 ft
| Tide | Time | Height |
|---|---|---|
| Low | 5:46 AM | 0.2 ft |
| High | 12:14 PM | 6.2 ft |
| Low | 6:31 PM | 0.6 ft |
Best windows today
- Fishing5:00 to 8:00 PM
Today's best window (6:00 to 7:00 AM) has passed. Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 12:14 PM high. Second window 7:00 to 8:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling6:00 to 7:00 PM
The 0.6 ft low at 6:31 PM falls in full daylight. The tide returns fast here, so start heading back by 7:30 PM.
- SurfingNext: Thu 9:00 to 11:00 AMEarlier today: 8:00 to 10:00 AM
Today's best window (8:00 to 10:00 AM) has passed.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 8:00 PM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 PM.
Best windows tomorrow
- Fishing7:00 to 8:00 AM
Dawn light with the incoming tide around the 1:08 PM high. Second window 6:00 to 7:00 PM.
- Tidepools & shelling7:00 to 8:00 AM
Today's lowest water is at 6:37 AM, before sunrise or after sunset. Best daylight window is 7:00 to 8:00 AM.
- Surfing9:00 to 11:00 AM
Mid tide from 9:00 to 11:00 AM. No wind sensor at this station.
- Shallow boat launchAvoid 5:00 to 9:00 AM
Under 1.5 ft around low water. Launch before 5:00 AM.
Next 7 days
September calendar →| Day | Tide 1 | Tide 2 | Tide 3 | Tide 4 | Range, ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TodayWed 30 | L5:46a0.2 | H12:14p6.2 | L6:31p0.6 | 6.0 spring tide | |
| ThuOct 1 | H12:36a5.3 | L6:37a0.3 | H1:08p6.1 | L7:30p0.8 | 5.8 |
| FriOct 2 | H1:31a5.1 | L7:35a0.5 | H2:07p6.0 | L8:34p0.9 | 5.6 |
| SatOct 3 | H2:32a5.0 | L8:41a0.6 | H3:13p5.9 | L9:42p0.9 | 5.4 |
| SunOct 4 | H3:40a5.0 | L9:50a0.6 | H4:20p5.9 | L10:46p0.8 | 5.3 |
| MonOct 5 | H4:49a5.1 | L10:57a0.6 | H5:26p5.9 | L11:45p0.7 | 5.4 |
| TueOct 6 | H5:54a5.4 | L12:00p0.5 | H6:26p6.0 | 5.5 |
Spring tides Wednesday. Lows drop to 0.2 ft, the best low-water days this week. Spring and neap tides
Tide predictions and observations: NOAA National Ocean Service, Center for Operational Oceanographic Products and Services (CO-OPS), station 8720168.
Nearby stations
Currents
Ft. George River
- Current predictions are delayed. Try again soon.
Current predictions for Ft. George River, 1 mi away. Currents near inlets can be strong. Not for navigation.
Station details
- Datum
- Mean lower low water
- Predictions
- NOAA, from this station's own tide records
- Live gauge
- None
- Coordinates
- 30.465° N, 81.432° W
- Time zone
- Eastern, UTC−4
- Station ID
- NOAA 8720168
About the tides at Simpson Creek
Simpson Creek has a semidiurnal tide: two highs and two lows of similar height each day, about 12 hours and 25 minutes apart. The range is large, about 5.0 ft on average. Flats and bars appear and vanish quickly, so keep an eye on the time. That is larger than most Florida stations on this site. The next spring tides peak on October 10, with a range of 6.1 ft. Neap tides follow on Sunday, when the range shrinks to 5.3 ft.
Simpson Creek is a subordinate station, so NOAA publishes only its high and low times and heights. The nearest other station is Fort George Island, 2 mi away, where high tide comes about 6 min later. For tidal currents, see Ft. George River.
Tide predictions and water levels from NOAA CO-OPS. For planning only, not for navigation. Real water levels can differ because of wind, air pressure and river flow. Always check conditions on site.