Should I Fish Cumberland Island, GA This Week?
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/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2179GO
THU 10/2280GO
FRI 10/2378GO
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 6:03 am | High | 5.96 |
| 12:04 pm | Low | 1.55 |
| 6:34 pm | High | 6.36 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Cumberland Island
Solunar times
Minor2:07 am – 3:37 am
Major8:05 am – 11:05 am
Minor3:26 pm – 4:56 pm
Major8:27 pm – 11:27 pm
Major periods are the moon overhead or underfoot—minors are moonrise and moonset. They feed the score’s solunar factor.
Sun & moon
Sunrise7:32 am
Sunset6:47 pm
Moonrise4:11 pm
Moonset2:52 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Tide strength
Today68% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 68% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
56°–74°F
Thu 10/22
53°–73°F
Fri 10/23
61°–75°F
Plan your trip—Cumberland Island
Tide data: NOAA station Fernandina Beach, Amelia River (8720030). Tides at Cumberland Island run about 50 min behind the Fernandina Beach, Amelia River station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Cumberland Island today?
High tide in Cumberland Island, GA today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 6:03 am, at 6.0 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Cumberland Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Cumberland Island—fish feed hardest while the tide is actively rising or falling, not at the still point at the top or bottom. The outgoing tide gets a slight edge here by default. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that lines up 7:00 am–11:00 am, driven by outgoing tide + minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Cumberland Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Cumberland Island, and they carry extra weight when a solunar period (moon overhead, underfoot, rising, or setting) lines up with them. Today (Wednesday, October 21), that combination points to 7:00 am–11:00 am.
Should I fish Cumberland Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Cumberland Island a GO at 80/100—best window 9:00 pm–12:00 am.
What time should I fish Cumberland Island?
Fish Cumberland Island today (Wednesday, October 21) from 7:00 am to 11:00 am—that's the strongest scored window. Outside it, dawn and dusk on moving water are the default best bets.
Do I need a license to fish in GA?
Yes—saltwater fishing in Georgia requires a Georgia Fishing License plus the free Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit. Issued by Georgia DNR; the SIP permit is required for saltwater and is free. You can get one through the state agency listed below.
Georgia Fishing License plus the free Saltwater Information Program (SIP) permit →