87°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
18%
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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 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 11pm. 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
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
49 /100
ok
75 Sunbathe
44 Walk
45 Fish
36 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
87°F
Clear
Wind
7 to 13 mph
E
Rain
18%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–01 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
90°F
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
6:12 PM
6.8 ft · in 3.5h
Barometer
30.07 inHg
1018 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
9 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 9mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:23 AM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:33 AM | High | 5.7 ft |
| 11:48 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:12 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
90°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
43
91°
Sunny
8%
75
92°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
43
91°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
44%
29
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
52
87°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
20%
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).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:30 AM - 3:30 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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.
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