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Glynn County, GA · Atlantic Ocean
St. Simons Island Beach
East Beach Causeway, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
The largest of Georgia's Golden Isles — a wooded barrier island with a charming village near the St. Simons Lighthouse, miles of bike paths, and a Spanish-moss-and-live-oak character distinct from typical beach towns. Beach is on the east side; the village faces the sound.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
NWS alert active · 78°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny. High near 78, with temperatures falling to around 77 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 21 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph.
Tonight
Mostly clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 13 to 21 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph.
Weather
- 78°F air — ideal beach weather
- 21 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
54 /100
ok
67 Sunbathe
81 Walk
26 Fish
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
78°F
Clear
Wind
21 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
80°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
11:11 PM
6.7 ft · in 1.8h
Barometer
30.17 inHg
1022 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
9 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 8mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:21 AM
Sunset
8:25 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 10:57 AM | High | 5.6 ft |
| 4:54 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:11 PM | High | 6.7 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
80°
Sunny
0%
84
82°
Mostly Sunny
1%
84
82°
Mostly Sunny
3%
84
84°
Partly Sunny
11%
84
85°
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 21 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:50 AM - 4:50 AM
Minor
8:20 AM - 9:20 AM
Major
3:10 PM - 5:10 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Free street parking near East Beach and Massengale Park.
Dogs
Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs prohibited 9 AM – 6 PM between 16th St and Mallery St (East Beach south to pier). Otherwise off-leash year-round if under immediate control; 10-ft leash if not. Clean up required.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
East Beach Causeway, St. Simons Island, GA 31522
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at St. Simons Island Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for St. Simons Island Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is St. Simons Island Beach dog-friendly?
Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs prohibited 9 AM – 6 PM between 16th St and Mallery St (East Beach south to pier). Otherwise off-leash year-round if under immediate control; 10-ft leash if not. Clean up required.
Is there an entry fee at St. Simons Island Beach?
Entry to St. Simons Island Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at St. Simons Island Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol St. Simons Island Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at St. Simons Island Beach?
Amenities at St. Simons Island Beach include lifeguards (seasonal at East Beach), restrooms at Massengale and Coast Guard Beach, restaurants in village, lighthouse, pier.
When is the water warmest at St. Simons 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 St. Simons Island Beach located?
St. Simons Island Beach is in Glynn County, GA, at East Beach Causeway, St. Simons Island, GA 31522.
Nearby Beaches
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