87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
20%
52
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
Decent day for sunbathing.
Thunderstorms · 87°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms after 4pm. Mostly sunny. High near 87, with temperatures falling to around 86 in the afternoon. East wind 7 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A slight chance of showers and thunderstorms before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 78. South wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 87°F air — ideal beach weather
- 20% rain — pop-up showers possible
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
53 /100
ok
67 Sunbathe
36 Walk
33 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
7 to 13 mph
E
Rain
20%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
6:47 PM
6.9 ft · in 4.1h
Barometer
30.07 inHg
1018 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
9 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo 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
6:23 AM
Sunset
8:32 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:40 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 6:03 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 12:34 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:47 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
43
90°
Sunny
8%
75
91°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
43
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
46%
29
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
52
86°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
21%
72
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 7 to 13 mph wind
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