83°
Mostly Sunny
4%
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Chatham County, GA · Atlantic Ocean
Tybee Island Beach
16 Tybrisa St, Tybee Island, GA 31328
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
Ideal for a beach walk.
82°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. South wind around 10 mph.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.2 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.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
83°F
Mostly Clear
Wind
5 to 10 mph
E
Rain
4%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:59 PM
7.2 ft · in 3.3h
Barometer
30.07 inHg
1018 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
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:18 AM
Sunset
8:33 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:14 AM | High | 6.0 ft |
| 11:33 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 5:59 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
19%
44
90°
Sunny
12%
76
92°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
16%
44
90°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
32%
38
88°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
19%
81
88°
Sunny
11%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Umbrella or shade warm day, light wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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.
Major
8:30 PM - 10:30 PM
Minor
2:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Major
9:00 AM - 11:00 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS