93°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
33%
23
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 · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 93. Heat index values as high as 106. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 3am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. Heat index values as high as 103. West wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 93°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 33% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
- NWS alert active — heat advisory issued july 12 at 2:28am edt until july 12 at 7:00pm edt by nws charleston sc
13 /100
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0 Swim
33 Sunbathe
15 Walk
0 Fish
24 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Weather alert in effect
Heat Advisory issued July 12 at 2:28AM EDT until July 12 at 7:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Atmosphere
Air Temp
93°F
Clear
Wind
9 to 16 mph
SW
Rain
33%
Today
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
89°F
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:08 PM
8.3 ft · in 3.9h
Wave Height
2.0 ft
E swell
Barometer
30.11 inHg
1020 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
6:25 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:51 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 6:36 AM | High | 6.5 ft |
| 12:55 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 7:08 PM | High | 8.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:49 AM | Low | -0.2 ft |
| 7:38 AM | High | 6.7 ft |
| 1:54 PM | Low | -0.9 ft |
| 8:07 PM | High | 8.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:45 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 8:37 AM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 2:52 PM | Low | -1.0 ft |
| 9:03 PM | High | 8.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:38 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 9:34 AM | High | 7.0 ft |
| 3:47 PM | Low | -1.0 ft |
| 9:57 PM | High | 8.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:28 AM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 10:30 AM | High | 7.1 ft |
| 4:40 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 10:49 PM | High | 8.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 11:26 AM | High | 7.1 ft |
| 5:32 PM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:40 PM | High | 7.7 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:02 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 12:22 PM | High | 7.1 ft |
| 6:24 PM | Low | 0.0 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8670870, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
89°
Partly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
24
88°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
64%
20
91°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
23%
36
92°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
38
92°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
38
91°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
39
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 33% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 93°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.
Major
10:10 PM - 12:10 AM
Minor
3:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Major
10:50 AM - 12:50 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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