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Glynn County, GA · Atlantic Ocean
Jekyll Island Beach
Jekyll Island Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
One of Georgia's Golden Isles — a state-owned barrier island whose historic district was the winter retreat of Rockefellers, Morgans, and Vanderbilts. Ten miles of beach including Driftwood Beach (a salt-bleached driftwood graveyard) at the north end and quieter family beaches at the central pavilion area. Sea turtle nesting site.
Today's Conditions
Great day for a beach walk.
72°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny. High near 72, with temperatures falling to around 70 in the afternoon. Northeast wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. Northeast wind 5 to 9 mph.
Weather
- 72°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
79 /100
great
77 Sunbathe
83 Walk
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
72°F
Clear
Wind
12 mph
NE
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
48 Good
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Brunswick
UV Peak
5 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~40m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
71°F
Mostly Sunny
Water
Water Temp
—
Next High Tide
7:25 PM
7.3 ft · in 52m
Wave Height
3.0 ft
11s · E swell
Barometer
29.93 inHg
1014 hPa · buoy 41008
Water Quality
No recent sample
Last reading 3mo ago: clean
USGS · not a current condition
Rip Current Risk · Regional Reference
No zone-specific NWS forecast for this beach (AMZ450)
The JAX 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.
- FLZ124 Nassau-Duval-Flagler-St. Johns — Yulee, Fernandina Beach, Jacksonville Beach, n/a
- GAZ154 Glynn-Camden — Brunswick, St. Simons, Country Club Estates, n/a
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:45 AM
Sunset
5:32 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:08 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:14 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 1:49 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 7:25 PM | High | 7.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:51 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:56 AM | High | 8.3 ft |
| 2:34 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:07 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:32 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:37 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 3:16 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 8:47 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:10 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 9:16 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 3:56 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 9:26 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:47 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 9:54 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 4:35 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 10:06 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:23 AM | Low | 0.9 ft |
| 10:33 AM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 5:14 PM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 10:47 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:00 AM | Low | 1.2 ft |
| 11:12 AM | High | 7.4 ft |
| 5:54 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 11:27 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8677832, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
71°
Mostly Sunny
0%
77
74°
Sunny
0%
85
74°
Sunny
0%
85
74°
Mostly Sunny
4%
84
71°
Slight Chance Rain Showers
18%
66
64°
Mostly Sunny
13%
60
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Beach Info
Parking
Free at public beach accesses; the daily Jekyll Island access fee is collected at the causeway entrance.
Dogs
Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach (max 16-ft leash). Prohibited between South Dunes Picnic Area and 2,000 ft NE of St. Andrews Picnic Area. No on-duty lifeguards — swim at your own risk.
Entry Fee
$10/vehicle daily Jekyll Island Authority parking pass; $15 oversized.
Address
Jekyll Island Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
Amenities
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Jekyll Island Beach today?
Jekyll 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. No lifeguards are on duty, so check the day's conditions and swim with caution. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
Is Jekyll Island Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs allowed leashed year-round on most of the beach (max 16-ft leash). Prohibited between South Dunes Picnic Area and 2,000 ft NE of St. Andrews Picnic Area. No on-duty lifeguards — swim at your own risk.
Is there an entry fee at Jekyll Island Beach?
$10/vehicle daily Jekyll Island Authority parking pass; $15 oversized.
Are there lifeguards at Jekyll Island Beach?
No lifeguards are stationed at Jekyll Island Beach. Swim at your own risk and keep close watch on children.
What amenities are at Jekyll Island Beach?
Amenities at Jekyll Island Beach include restrooms, showers, restaurants, bike paths, sea turtle center.
When is the water warmest at Jekyll 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 Jekyll Island Beach located?
Jekyll Island Beach is in Glynn County, GA, at Jekyll Island Causeway, Jekyll Island, GA 31527.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS