Explore accurate tide charts and tables for
Georgia fishing, shellfishing, boating and beach outings.
Stations and tide pools are covered in the map.
Popular: Altamaha Sound • Brunswick • Cumberland Island Wharf • Darien • Fort Pulaski • Golden Isles Entrance • Jekyll Island • Kings Bay • Little St. Simons Island • Ossabaw Island • Sapelo Island • Savannah • St. Marys River Entrance • St. Simons Island • Tybee Island • Wassaw Sound
Georgia Tide Stations
Altamaha River: Altamaha Sound
Barbour Island River: Barbour Island • Harris Neck
Bear River: Bear River Entrance • Florida Passage • Range 'A' Light
Blackbeard Creek: Belfast • Blackbeard Island • Crescent
Blackbeard Island: Beach Creek
Bradley River: Ossabaw Island
Brunswick River: HW bridge South
Bull River: Wassaw Sound
Burnside River: Vernon View
Champney Island: Altamaha Sound
Crescent River: Creighton Narrows entrance
Crooked River: Harrietts Bluff
Cumberland Dividings: Crooked River
Cumberland Island: Beach Creek entrance • Seacamp Dock
Cumberland River: Cumberland Island Wharf
Darien River: Darien
Dover Bluff: Dover Creek
Floyd Creek 2.8 mi Above Entrance
Forest River: Coffee Bluff
Frederick River: Frederica River • Frederick River Bridge
Hampton River: Little St. Simons Island
Hudson Creek: Hudson Creek Entrance
Julienton River: Dallas Bluff
Kilkenny Club: Kilkenny Creek
Little Satilla River: 2.5 mi above mouth • Below Spring Bluff • Hickory Bluff
Mackay River: Buttermilk Sound • Daymark 239
Mud River: Eagle Creek • Old Teakettle Creek
Newport River: Daymark 119 • Eagle Neck South • South Newport Cut
Ogeechee River: Florida Passage • Fort McAllister • HW bridge
Old Tea Kettle Creek: Daymark 173
Rockdedundy River: Daymark 185
Sapelo River: Dog Hammock • Pine Harbor
Satilla River: Bailey Cut • Burnt Fort • Ceylon • Todd Creek entrance
Savannah River: Fort Jackson • Fort Pulaski • Port Wentworth • Savannah • SCL RR bridge • Tybee Light
Skidaway River: Isle of Hope
South Newport River: Daymark 135 • Thomas Landing
St. Marys River: St. Marys River Entrance
St. Simons Sound: Brunswick • Golden Isles Entrance • St. Simons Island • St. Simons Sound Bar
Timmons River: Halfmoon
Turtle River: Allied Chemical Docks • Buffalo River entrance • Crispen Island • Dillard Creek
Wilmington River: North entrance • Thunderbolt • Wilmington
Best Tide Pools in Georgia
Georgia’s coastline offers unique tidepooling opportunities. Below are some top spots known for their marine life. Tidepools are marked on the Map tab above in red. The titles below are linked to the tide page that supports that locations tide pool charts.
Cumberland Island National Seashore - One of Georgia's premier tidepooling destinations, Cumberland Island National Seashore offers rocky headlands and exposed reefs at low tide revealing colorful sea stars, anemones, hermit crabs, snails, and small fish. The undeveloped beaches and natural setting make it ideal for families seeking a wilderness experience - access by ferry from St. Marys, with camping available. Perfect for educational exploration during minus tides.
Jekyll Island - Jekyll Island's famous Driftwood Beach and surrounding jetties create excellent tide pools at low tide, filled with crabs, mussels, barnacles, and occasional sea stars. Family-friendly with easy beach access, bike paths, and nearby amenities - great for combining tidepooling with beachcombing and picnics. Visit the north end or Glory Beach for the best exposed rocks.
Little St. Simons Island - An unspoiled natural paradise with some of Georgia's best tidepools - rich intertidal zones teeming with sea stars, urchins, crabs, and diverse marine life. Private island access via lodge stays makes it a peaceful, educational spot for families wanting an exclusive nature experience.
Ossabaw Island - Remote and wild Ossabaw Island offers natural rocky exposures and rich tidepools. Limited access (DNR programs/private tours) makes it a special adventure for families seeking untouched coastal wilderness.
Sapelo Island - Nannygoat and Cabretta Beaches on Sapelo Island feature shell beds and rocky zones forming diverse tide pools with snails, crabs, and occasional sea stars. Access by ferry/tour - excellent for families interested in natural history and barrier island ecology.
Sea Island - Sea Island's rocky jetties and exposed areas create good tide pools with crabs, mussels, and small marine creatures. Family-oriented with resort access and calm waters - great for safe, supervised tidepooling during minus tides.
St. Simons Island - Gould's Inlet and East Beach jetties on St. Simons Island form vibrant tide pools with anemones, barnacles, crabs, and snails. Very family-friendly with parking, playgrounds, and nearby shops - ideal for low-tide exploration combined with Golden Isles vacation activities.
Tybee Island - Tybee Island's North Beach and jetties offer accessible tide pools with crabs, snails, anemones, and small fish in rocky areas. Extremely family-friendly with parking, restrooms, lifeguards, and nearby attractions - perfect for introducing kids to marine life during low tides. The pier area also provides good viewing.
Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge - Undeveloped Wassaw Island has rocky areas and excellent low-tide pools in a pristine refuge setting. Access by private boat or occasional tours - ideal for families who enjoy wildlife observation and quiet exploration.