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Glynn County, GA · Atlantic Ocean
Jekyll Island Beach
Jekyll Island Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
One of Georgia's Golden Isles — a state-owned barrier island whose historic district was the winter retreat of Rockefellers, Morgans, and Vanderbilts. Ten miles of beach including Driftwood Beach (a salt-bleached driftwood graveyard) at the north end and quieter family beaches at the central pavilion area. Sea turtle nesting site.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 77°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 77, with temperatures falling to around 76 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. East wind 14 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Weather
- 77°F air — ideal beach weather
- 22 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 7:53am edt until june 4 at 5:00am edt by nws jacksonville fl
73 /100
great
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
75 Photo
Best for walking today
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 7:53AM EDT until June 4 at 5:00AM EDT by NWS Jacksonville FL
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northeast winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft. * WHERE...Southeast Georgia and Northeast Florida coastal waters from Altamaha Sound GA to Flagler Beach FL out to 20 NM. * WHEN...Until 5 AM EDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
77°F
Clear
Wind
22 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
79°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
11:56 PM
6.8 ft · in 2.5h
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
9 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ450)
The JAX office's Surf Zone Forecast doesn't cover this beach's forecast zone directly. Nearby coastal zones it does cover are listed below — regional reference only, not a substitute for the conditions at this specific beach.
- FLZ124 Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns — Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, n/a
- GAZ154 Glynn-Camden — Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:22 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:36 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 5:43 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:56 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
79°
Sunny
0%
84
81°
Sunny
2%
84
81°
Mostly Sunny
4%
84
84°
Partly Sunny
10%
84
84°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
52
82°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
56%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 22 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free at public beach accesses; the daily Jekyll Island access fee is collected at the causeway entrance.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach (max 16-ft leash). Prohibited between South Dunes Picnic Area and 2,000 ft NE of St. Andrews Picnic Area. No on-duty lifeguards — swim at your own risk.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle daily Jekyll Island Authority parking pass; $15 oversized.
Address
Jekyll Island Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Jekyll Island Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Jekyll Island Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Jekyll Island Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach (max 16-ft leash). Prohibited between South Dunes Picnic Area and 2,000 ft NE of St. Andrews Picnic Area. No on-duty lifeguards — swim at your own risk.
Is there an entry fee at Jekyll Island Beach?
$10/vehicle daily Jekyll Island Authority parking pass; $15 oversized.
Are there lifeguards at Jekyll Island Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Jekyll Island Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Jekyll Island Beach?
Amenities at Jekyll Island Beach include restrooms, showers, restaurants, bike paths, sea turtle center.
When is the water warmest at Jekyll Island Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Jekyll Island Beach located?
Jekyll Island Beach is in Glynn County, GA, at Jekyll Island Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS