85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
35%
15
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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · NWS alert active · 83°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Partly sunny, with a high near 85. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 9pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 9pm and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 80. Southeast wind 6 to 18 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Weather
- 85°F air — ideal beach weather
- 35% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- NWS alert active — rip current statement issued september 9 at 2:06pm edt until september 9 at 8:00pm edt by nws charleston sc
15 /100
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0 Swim
38 Sunbathe
17 Walk
0 Fish
25 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 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.
Rip Currents Rip Current Statement
Rip Current Statement issued September 9 at 2:06PM EDT until September 9 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...Georgia Beaches, Beaufort, and Coastal Jasper. * WHEN...Until 8 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
85°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
20 mph
E
Rain
35%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
87°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:37 PM
8.4 ft · in 20m
Barometer
30.25 inHg
1025 hPa · buoy 41033
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
7:03 AM
Sunset
7:38 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:13 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:15 AM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 1:29 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:37 PM | High | 8.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:03 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:07 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 2:22 PM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 8:25 PM | High | 8.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:49 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 8:55 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 3:12 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 9:10 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:33 AM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 9:41 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 4:00 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:53 PM | High | 8.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:14 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 10:24 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 4:45 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:35 PM | High | 7.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:53 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 11:07 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 5:28 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 11:17 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:31 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:51 AM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 6:11 PM | Low | 1.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8670870, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
41
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
30
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
26
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
32
87°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
40
87°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
38%
33
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 35% rain chance
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
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
6:30 PM - 7:30 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
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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS