Should I Fish Sapelo Island, GA This Week?
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/100
Tides & fishability—next 3 days
TODAY WED 10/2173MAYBE
THU 10/2278GO
FRI 10/2373MAYBE
Curve height is tide level—curve color is how good the fishing should be. Green means go.
| Time ET | Tide | Height (ft) |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03 am | High | 6.75 |
| 11:20 am | Low | 1.70 |
| 5:35 pm | High | 7.19 |
| 11:58 pm | Low | 1.43 |
Today’s Solunar & Tide Almanac—Sapelo Island
Solunar times
Minor2:06 am – 3:36 am
Major8:04 am – 11:04 am
Minor3:25 pm – 4:55 pm
Major8:26 pm – 11:26 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
Sunset6:46 pm
Moonrise4:10 pm
Moonset2:51 am
MoonWaxing gibbous · 78%
Water temp71°F
Tide strength
Today61% · average tide
Average tide strength today—currents at about 61% of this station's monthly peak.
Fishing Weather—Next 3 Days
Today
53°–70°F
Thu 10/22
52°–70°F
Fri 10/23
55°–73°F
Plan your trip—Sapelo Island
Tide data: NOAA station Fort Pulaski (8670870). Tides at Sapelo Island run about 33 min behind the Fort Pulaski station.
Frequently Asked Questions
What time is high tide in Sapelo Island today?
High tide in Sapelo Island, GA today (Wednesday, October 21) is at 5:03 am, at 6.8 ft.
What's the best tide to fish in Sapelo Island?
Moving water beats slack water in Sapelo 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–10:00 am, driven by minor solunar + falling pressure.
When is the best time of day to fish in Sapelo Island?
Dawn and dusk are the strongest light windows in Sapelo 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–10:00 am.
Should I fish Sapelo Island tomorrow?
Should I Fish? rates tomorrow (Thursday, October 22) in Sapelo Island a GO at 78/100—best window 9:00 pm–11:00 pm.
What time should I fish Sapelo Island?
Fish Sapelo Island today (Wednesday, October 21) from 7:00 am to 10:00 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 →