Continent |
North America |
Country |
Georgia (USA) |
Next Big City |
Savannah |
Next Town |
Tybee Island |
Type: |
Ocean, Island |
Rider Ability: |
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert |
Features: |
Parking |
Type: |
Shallow, Flat |
Hazards: |
Wave breaker, Mole |
Quality: |
Clean |
Best Tide: |
No information |
Flat water with any wind. Tides make a big difference. Do not kite near the pier and keep a watch for exposed sand bars and rock jetties.
Type: |
Sand |
Size: |
Tidal |
Hazards: |
None |
Beach Users: |
None |
Sandy beach with lots of space at low tide. Can be small on high tide. But uncrowded, rarely anyone around.
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Spring:
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Shorty |
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Summer:
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Shorts, Shorty |
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Fall:
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Shorty |
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Winter:
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Normal |
The summer months the water can reach 80°F. In the winter it gets down to 50°F. The kiting season here is year round. Wetsuits are necessary from November to April.
Best Months: |
No information |
Wind Type: |
Thermal, Frontal |
Best Direction: |
WSW, W, WNW, NW |
Main Direction: |
No information |
The wind blows here at least 3-4 days during the week. The wind averages from 10-15. Sometimes it blows 15-20+. Watch out for West winds, they can be gusty and change rapidly. Best in NW, W and WSW. This place is a perfect place to ride on a West wind. It is a bit gusty but is one of the few east coast places to ride on a West wind.
Transport |
Car |
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Access
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Short walk |
Take I-95 towards Savannah GA, Exit on highway 16 east to Savannah. Come into downtown Savannah and hit Bay Street. Go to the end of Bay Street and turn left on President Street. Follow President Street until it turns into Highway 80, follow 80 for 20 mins and you will run into Tybee Island. Turn left on US 80 onto Polk Street and get to the beach. Park on the grass by Tybee Water Dept. Do not drive to the beach.
Rules |
Other |
Kiters must wear kite leashes on Tybee Island. Impact harnesses are suggested. Do not kite alone. Gusty West winds, be careful. Winds can change rapidly. Be aware.
The Tybee Island Social Club is a great place to get an awesome bite to eat and enjoy some live music. The atmosphere is great and the gourmet tacos are delicious. Downtown Savannah is also very close and has great nightlife. With a huge selections of bars and restaurants it is hard to get bored visiting Savannah.