Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA) !
The spot presents a few things you need to be careful about.
Please refer to the
Riding Conditions section
below.
Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA) is a Shallow and Flat spot. It is a kitesurfing spot for riders of Any Level.
Recommended
wind for kitesurfing is
wind coming
from
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
Have fun after the ride: enjoy
Nightlife
close to Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA) !
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 and get to the beach. Park on the grass by Tybee Water Dept. Do not drive to the beach.
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.
Riding Conditions in Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), 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
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), 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 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.
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
WSW, W, WNW and NW
.
There is
Thermal and Frontal wind
at Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), 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 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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Sandy beach with lots of space at low tide. Can be small on high tide. But uncrowded, rarely anyone around.
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.
Beach and Tide Conditions
Beach and Tide Conditions
Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA) is a
Shallow and Flat spot.
The
launching/landing area
is reported to be of
Tidal size.
Sandy beach with lots of space at low tide. Can be small on high tide. But uncrowded, rarely anyone around.
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.
Need to know
There is
no beach users
reported here.
When you are on water,
be careful
of
Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
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
Wavebreakers and Mole
.
Beach risk reported:
None
.
Please respect
local rules
when you are on the spot.
Talk to a local before you go on water.
A
parking
is available at Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA).
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.
Webcams around Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA)
Webcams around Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island), Georgia (USA)
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Wind and Temperature over the past years
Wind and Temperature over the past years
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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
