- Shallow - Flat - Chop - Small Wave (< 1m) - Medium Wave (1-3m)
Hazards:
- Mole - Stakes
Quality:
No Information
Best Tide:
- Low Tide - Falling Tide
Flat water on low tide. Lagoons between sandbars at low tide for extreme flat conditions. Can be waves at at high tide if there is a swell. Outgoing tide is the best, or the current may negate some of the wind. Good for learning at low tide, at high tide you need to stay upwind to stay away of the south jetty, since the city doesn't want anyone kiting between the jetty and the pier. Watch out for the sign posts in the water at high tide. Tides make a big difference.
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.
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 direction is SW. Thermal winds in the afternoon during summer. Since the beach is rounded, any sideshore wind can be offshore a bit further downwind. Best season here is from May to August with reliable thermal sea breezes. Nice winds with cooler Northeasters. Winter and spring are the best times to come here for empty beaches and nice winds.
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. Follow highway 80 to the South tip of the island until you reach 19th street. Park and get to the beach.
Avoid this beach in high summer (June to August) during mid-day. Too many people on the beach. Prefer to go there in the afternoon, less cords and thermal winds. The city doesn't want anyone kiting between the jetty and the pier. Watch out for the sign posts in the water at high tide. 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.
