Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA) is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA) is a Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
How to get there
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. US 80 becomes 1st Street. Where this street hits the beach and makes a right turn and becomes Butler Ave, park on the meter and get to the beach. Pay the meter, otherwise you will get a ticket or towed.
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. US 80 becomes 1st Street. Where this street hits the beach and makes a right turn and becomes Butler Ave, park on the meter and get to the beach. Pay the meter, otherwise you will get a ticket or towed.
Riding Conditions in Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA).
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. Best winds in fall. Works good in E, NE and SE. Reliable thermal sea breezes from May to August. Nice winds with cooler Northeasters. Winter and spring are the best times to come here for empty beaches and nice winds.
The
best moments to come
to Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA) are
May, June, July and August
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
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.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and SE
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA).
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. Best winds in fall. Works good in E, NE and SE. Reliable thermal sea breezes from May to August. Nice winds with cooler Northeasters. Winter and spring are the best times to come here for empty beaches and nice winds.
The
best moments to come
to Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA) are
May, June, July and August
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA) is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Nice, sandy beach. Lots of space to launch and land. Uncrowded beach.
Nice waves with NE wind and quiet flat in SE wind. Avoid marked jetties to the North. Tides make a big difference.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA) is a
Flat, Chop, Small waves and Medium waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Big size.
Nice, sandy beach. Lots of space to launch and land. Uncrowded beach.
Nice waves with NE wind and quiet flat in SE wind. Avoid marked jetties to the North. Tides make a big difference.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
Need to know
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
There are
riding zones
on the spot, be sure you respect them.
A
parking
is available at Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA).
Since the beach is rounded, any sideshore wind can be offshore a bit further downwind. Kiters must wear kite leashes on Tybee Island. Impact harnesses are suggested. Do not kite alone. Stay away from the jetties marked by poles further North.
Webcams around Tybee Island / 2nd Street, Georgia (USA)
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Additional information
There are 2 kitesurf schools and 8 kitesurf spots in Georgia.
Best months: January February March April November December
Best months: January February March April November December
