Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and NW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA) is a Flat, Chop and Small waves spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
NE, E and NW
.
There is
Food
available on the spot.
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. Turn left on US 80 onto Polk Street. Turn right onto Fort Street which becomes Taylor Street. Park at the North beach parking lot by the lighthouse and take the North walkway to the beach. Walk NW past the jetty. Launch as far away as possible from the jetty.
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. Turn right onto Fort Street which becomes Taylor Street. Park at the North beach parking lot by the lighthouse and take the North walkway to the beach. Walk NW past the jetty. Launch as far away as possible from the jetty.
Riding Conditions in Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA)
Riding Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In 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 NW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), 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+. Best directions here: E, NE, NW, if you can stay well upwind of the jetty. Don't ride here if there is any South in the wind direction. Best season: fall to winter.
The
best moments to come
to Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA) are
January, February, September, October, November and December
.
Wind and Weather Conditions
Wind and Weather Conditions
In 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 NW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), 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+. Best directions here: E, NE, NW, if you can stay well upwind of the jetty. Don't ride here if there is any South in the wind direction. Best season: fall to winter.
The
best moments to come
to Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA) are
January, February, September, October, November and December
.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA) is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Nice sandy beach. Lots of space at low tide, gets small on high tide. Launch with enough distance to the jetty.
Flat water inside the bay. Can have waves on a NE. Beginners should stay within the bay and not go out too far. Tides make a big difference.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA) is a
Flat, Chop and Small waves spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Nice sandy beach. Lots of space at low tide, gets small on high tide. Launch with enough distance to the jetty.
Flat water inside the bay. Can have waves on a NE. Beginners should stay within the bay and not go out too far. 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:
Concrete
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
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:
Concrete
.
The is
no particular rules
reported
, but as a best practice,
talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), Georgia (USA).
There is
Food
available on the spot
Kiters must wear kite leashes on Tybee Island. Impact harnesses are suggested. Do not kite alone. Stay away from the jetty. Don't go out far if you can't stay upwind.
Webcams around Tybee Island / North Jetty (Lighthouse), 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
