What months can you swim at Tybee Island?

What months can you swim at Tybee Island? Tybee has life guards on duty during the summer season of May 1 through Labor Day, but not at every beach point, and some beach areas are reserved for surfers while others are off-limits to water recreation due to the dangers of surge and rocks in the water - all of these areas can be seen in our beach maps.

Is Tybee Island clothing optional?

Tybee Island stretches out over 2 sq miles. With only one-quarter mile designated as clothing optional, more than 2.45 miles of the beach would still be left as clothing-required -- or however you want to term it. In this, we give way for everyone to go to the beach however they choose.

Is Tybee Island crowded in October?

Peak season is a busy time on the island. Travelers from all over the world come to enjoy sunny days and Summer waves. The local shops are bustling with business and the parking lots are filled with vacationers. As Summer turns to Fall, and Fall to Winter, the crowds thin out and a cool breeze sweeps over the island.

Is Tybee Island worth visiting?

Famed for its laid-back beaches, a picturesque back river area, and its somewhat turbulent history, there's plenty to do on Tybee Island for beach goers, active travelers, and history buffs alike! Tybee is also one of the closest beaches to Savannah, since it's only a 25-minute drive from the city.

Which part of Tybee Island beach is best?

Which is better Jekyll Island or Tybee Island?

Why You Might Prefer Tybee Island To Jekyll Island. For those travelers looking for a destination that has more activities, Tybee Island edges out Jekyll Island. The Tybee Island Marine Science Center alone packs a punch. At the center, travelers learn about the lives of different aquatic animals.

Is Tybee Island beach water clear?

This beach is huge, parking is $2.00 per hour 2 hour minimum. There can be sand fleas but I did not get a bite, one friend may have. The water was warm like a bath, clean and clear. Bath house could have had toilets washed, but otherwise it was basically a clean beach bathroom.

Can you swim in the ocean on Tybee Island?

The City of Tybee Island's Ocean Rescue provides seasonal Lifeguard Services between April and September, and we encourage the public to swim in life-guard protected areas.

Do you have to pay to get on Tybee Island?

Tybee is a “Pay to Park Community” in order to keep critical island services available for visitors and residents. Since parking is so important to keeping the island in good condition for your next visit, there are no free, public parking spaces on Tybee.

Why is Tybee Island famous?

During the Revolutionary War, Tybee was the staging area for French Admiral D'Estaing's ill-fated 1779 “Siege of Savannah”, when combined multinational forces attempted to defeat the British held Savannah. During the War of 1812, the Tybee Island Lighthouse was used to signal Savannah of possible attack by the British.