70°
Partly Sunny
0%
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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
Great day for a beach walk.
69°F water
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Partly sunny, with a high near 70. East wind around 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 61. East wind 9 to 15 mph.
Weather
- 70°F air — cool but workable
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 69°F water — swimmable, refreshing
73 /100
great
70 Swim
73 Sunbathe
81 Walk
70 Fish
77 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 0.5 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
70°F
Mostly Cloudy
Wind
12 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
Air Quality
55 Moderate
PM2.5 (fine particles) · Savannah
UV Peak
4 Moderate
Peaks 12 PM · burn in ~50m
Burn-free before 10 AM & after 03 PM
Tomorrow
68°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
69°F
Refreshing
Next High Tide
6:34 PM
7.4 ft · in 1m
Wave Height
3.0 ft
11s · E swell
Barometer
29.93 inHg
1014 hPa · buoy 41008
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
6:45 AM
Sunset
5:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:26 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 12:46 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 6:34 PM | High | 7.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:50 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 7:07 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 1:31 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:16 PM | High | 7.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:31 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:46 AM | High | 8.2 ft |
| 2:14 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 7:56 PM | High | 7.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:10 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 8:24 AM | High | 8.1 ft |
| 2:54 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 8:35 PM | High | 7.0 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:48 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 9:01 AM | High | 7.9 ft |
| 3:33 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 9:14 PM | High | 6.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | Low | 0.8 ft |
| 9:38 AM | High | 7.6 ft |
| 4:11 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 9:54 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:02 AM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 10:18 AM | High | 7.3 ft |
| 4:49 PM | Low | 1.3 ft |
| 10:36 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8670870, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
68°
Sunny
0%
68
73°
Sunny
0%
81
72°
Mostly Sunny
0%
79
72°
Mostly Sunny
1%
79
71°
Partly Sunny then Slight Chance Rain Showers
17%
67
63°
Mostly Sunny
14%
50
What to Bring Today
- recommended SPF 30 sunscreen clear day + warm temps
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
9:30 PM - 11:30 PM
Minor
4:50 AM - 5:50 AM
Major
9:50 AM - 11:50 AM
Minor
4:00 PM - 5:00 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