Chatham County, GA · Atlantic Ocean

Tybee Island Beach

Savannah's beach — 18 miles east of downtown, a 5-mile barrier island with the historic Tybee Island Light Station (active since 1736), the pier and pavilion at the south end, and the wild dunes of the North Beach. Bike-friendly, low-rise, distinctly un-resort. Sea turtle nesting territory in summer.

Today's Conditions

Great day for a beach walk.

NWS alert active · 87°F water

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 90. Heat index values as high as 101. South wind around 18 mph.

Tonight

Mostly clear, with a low around 82. Heat index values as high as 101. Southwest wind 15 to 21 mph.

Weather

90°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

87°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
NWS alert active — heat advisory issued july 18 at 2:11pm edt until july 18 at 8:00pm edt by nws charleston sc

51 /100

36 Swim

58 Sunbathe

76 Walk

42 Fish

73 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 0.6 ft above predicted

Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.

NOAA station 8670870 · Observed 1.69 ft · Predicted 1.10 ft

Weather alert in effect

Heat Advisory issued July 18 at 2:11PM EDT until July 18 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

90°F

Mostly Clear

Wind

18 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

11 Extreme

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

90°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

87°F

Swimming weather

Wave Height

2.3 ft

SSE swell

Barometer

30.00 inHg

1016 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

13 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 9mo ago

Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference

No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ362)

The CHS 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.

SCZ150 Charleston — Cape Romain, Isle of Palms, n/a
SCZ148 Beaufort-Coastal Colleton-Coastal Jasper — Hunting Island, Fripp Island, n/a
GAZ217 Coastal Bryan-Coastal Chatham-Coastal Liberty-Coastal McIntosh — Tybee Island, Ossabaw Island, Wassaw Island, n/a

NWS SRF · CHS · Issued Jul 18, 6:15 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:29 AM

Sunset

8:29 PM

Moon · 18%

Waxing Crescent

Neap tides — smaller range

Tides

Time	Type	Height
6:02 AM	Low	-0.4 ft
12:22 PM	High	7.1 ft
6:24 PM	Low	0.0 ft

Time	Type	Height
12:31 AM	High	7.3 ft
6:48 AM	Low	-0.1 ft
1:16 PM	High	7.0 ft
7:17 PM	Low	0.5 ft

Time	Type	Height
1:22 AM	High	6.9 ft
7:34 AM	Low	0.2 ft
2:07 PM	High	7.0 ft
8:13 PM	Low	0.9 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:10 AM	High	6.5 ft
8:22 AM	Low	0.4 ft
2:56 PM	High	6.9 ft
9:11 PM	Low	1.1 ft

Time	Type	Height
2:58 AM	High	6.2 ft
9:12 AM	Low	0.6 ft
3:43 PM	High	6.9 ft
10:08 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
3:47 AM	High	6.0 ft
10:02 AM	Low	0.8 ft
4:32 PM	High	6.9 ft
11:03 PM	Low	1.2 ft

Time	Type	Height
4:37 AM	High	5.9 ft
10:53 AM	Low	0.8 ft
5:22 PM	High	7.0 ft
11:53 PM	Low	1.1 ft

High/low predictions from NOAA station 8670870, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jul 18

90°

Sunny

Sun Jul 19

90°

Sunny

Mon Jul 20

90°

Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

16%

Tue Jul 21

90°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

32%

Wed Jul 22

89°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

27%

Thu Jul 23

88°

Showers And Thunderstorms Likely

65%

Fri Jul 24

87°

Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

53%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 87°F
critical Extra water / electrolytes 90°F - heat risk
recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat

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

10:30 PM - 11:30 PM

Major

4:00 AM - 6:00 AM

Minor

10:30 AM - 11:30 AM

Major

4:10 PM - 6:10 PM

Beach Info

Parking

Paid public lots ($3/hour, $14/day) and metered street parking — strictly enforced.

Dogs

Dogs prohibited on the beach at all times — Tybee enforces this strictly. Permitted on side streets.

Entry Fee

Free

Address

16 Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328

Amenities

lifeguardspier and pavilionrestroomsshowersrestaurantslighthouse

Frequently Asked

Is it safe to swim at Tybee Island Beach today?

Tybee Island Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.

Is Tybee Island Beach dog-friendly?

Dogs prohibited on the beach at all times — Tybee enforces this strictly. Permitted on side streets.

Is there an entry fee at Tybee Island Beach?

Entry to Tybee Island Beach is free.

Are there lifeguards at Tybee Island Beach?

Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Tybee 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 Tybee Island Beach?

Amenities at Tybee Island Beach include lifeguards, pier and pavilion, restrooms, showers, restaurants, lighthouse.

When is the water warmest at Tybee 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 Tybee Island Beach located?

Tybee Island Beach is in Chatham County, GA, at 16 Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328.