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 · 78°F water · 79°F air

Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon

Sunny, with a high near 79. East wind around 18 mph.

Tonight

Clear, with a low around 71. Northeast wind 8 to 17 mph.

Weather

79°F air — ideal beach weather
18 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Sunny skies — clear conditions

Water

78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather

Safety

NWS alert active — rip current statement issued june 3 at 2:18pm edt until june 3 at 8:00pm edt by nws charleston sc

59 /100

good

45 Swim

69 Sunbathe

81 Walk

29 Fish

75 Photo

Best for walking today

Water level 2.1 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 2.81 ft · Predicted 0.71 ft

Rip Currents Rip Current Statement

Rip Current Statement issued June 3 at 2:18PM EDT until June 3 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC

NWS · In effect through Jun 4, 12:00 AM

Full NWS statement

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South Carolina Beaches, and Georgia Beaches. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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Atmosphere

Air Temp

79°F

Clear

Wind

18 mph

Rain

This Afternoon

UV Peak

9 Very High

High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~22m

Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM

Tomorrow

81°F

Sunny

Water

Water Temp

78°F

Swimming weather

Next High Tide

10:58 PM

7.0 ft · in 1.5h

Barometer

30.17 inHg

1022 hPa

Water Quality

Clean

13 cfu/100mL · Enterococcus

USGS · sampled 8mo 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 Jun 3, 6:24 PM

Sun & Moon

Sunrise

6:17 AM

Sunset

8:25 PM

Moon · 88%

Waning Gibbous

Neap tides — smaller range

Today's Tides

7-day chart →

Time	Type	Height
4:58 AM	Low	0.6 ft
10:41 AM	High	5.9 ft
4:47 PM	Low	0.7 ft
10:58 PM	High	7.0 ft

7-Day Beach Day Forecast

Today Jun 3

79°

Sunny

Thu Jun 4

81°

Sunny

Fri Jun 5

82°

Sunny

Sat Jun 6

83°

Mostly Sunny

Sun Jun 7

84°

Partly Sunny

12%

Mon Jun 8

84°

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

35%

Tue Jun 9

82°

Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms

49%

What to Bring Today

critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 18 mph wind
optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°F

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

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

7-Day Tide Chart →

Full high/low predictions for the next week at Tybee Island Beach.

7-Day Weather →

Extended forecast for Tybee Island Beach from the National Weather Service.

Frequently Asked

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.