Surf spot

Tybee - South End Sand Bar

Forecast conditions and map view for Tybee - South End Sand Bar in USA, South East, Georgia. Open the interactive surf map to inspect wind, waves, and nearby spots.

Country: USA, South East, Georgia
Coordinates: 31.9870, -80.8473

Metric
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Wave height (m)	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.3	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.2	0.3	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.4	0.3	0.3	0.4	0.7	0.7	0.8	0.8	0.2	0.6	0.6	0.5	0.7	0.7	0.7	0.5	0.4	0.4	0.4	0.3
Wave direction	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	SSE	SSE	SSE	SSE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	SE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	ESE	ESE	ESE	ESE	E	E	E	E	E	E	E	ENE	E	E	E	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE	ENE
Wave period (s)	5.3	6.2	6.5	6.4	6.3	6.2	5.5	3.1	3.3	3.1	3.5	3.1	6.5	6.7	6.9	6.9	5.3	7	6.8	6.6	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.5	6.3	5.8	7.1	7.5	5.8	7.5	8.6	7.8	7.3	5.7	5.3	5.5	6.5	6.3	7	7.1	6.5	5.8	6.3	6.3	8.4	6.7	6.2	6.2	4.5	4.5	4.2	4.7	5.1	4.3	4.3	4.2
Wave energy (kJ)	5	7	7	8	8	9	6	3	5	4	3	2	8	8	11	11	6	10	9	10	10	10	10	10	8	5	7	7	2	6	7	6	12	28	28	31	15	5	7	18	42	35	56	57	7	30	28	22	18	21	15	11	8	5	5	4
Wind speed (km/h)	6	5.3	4.1	3.8	13.4	14.1	9.2	9.7	9.9	9.4	6.8	10.2	9.4	5	13.2	12.9	8.4	7.6	5.8	9.4	1.4	13.1	8.4	3.8	6.8	15.3	17.6	21.1	21.1	18.1	12.3	11.8	10	10.1	12	16.4	16.5	14.8	9	8.8	8.8	11	10.8	15.3	14.7	12.5	7.4	7.2	4.8	4.7	5.1	5.5	8.4	6.1	6.6	5.1
Wind direction	WSWCross	WSWCross	WNWGlassy	SWGlassy	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	WSWCross	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	SSEOnshore	SCross-on	SSWCross-on	SWCross-on	SWCross-on	WCross-off	WNWCross-off	NGlassy	SEOnshore	SCross-on	SEGlassy	ENECross	ENECross	ECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-on	ECross-on	ENECross	NECross-off	NECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross-off	ECross	ECross-on	ENECross	NECross-off	NCross-off	NNECross-off	NNECross-off	NECross	ENECross	ENECross	ENECross	ECross-on	ENEGlassy	NGlassy	NCross-off	NNECross-off	ESECross-on	SEOnshore	SSEOnshore	SOnshore

Tybee – South End Sand Bar is a surf spot on Tybee Island, Georgia, near the island’s south end on the Atlantic side. It’s a sandbar break rather than a reef or point, so the shape of the waves changes frequently with tides, swell direction, and shifting sand.

What to expect

Wave type: Soft, usually mellow beachbreak/sandbar waves
Best for: Beginners to intermediate surfers when conditions line up
Wave quality: Can be fun and playful, but often inconsistent
Bottom: Sandy, so generally more forgiving than rock or reef breaks
Crowd: Can be busy when the surf is up, especially in warmer months

Conditions

Tide sensitivity: Very tide-dependent; sandbars can work best around certain mid tides
Swell needs: Typically needs a decent Atlantic swell to really come alive
Wind: Offshore or light winds help keep it cleaner; strong onshore winds can make it choppy
Seasonality: Better surf is often found in late summer through fall and winter cold fronts/groundswell windows

Hazards and considerations

Changing sandbars: Conditions can shift quickly from one day to the next
Currents: Like many sandbar breaks, rip currents can be present
Crowd and beach activity: Tybee is a popular beach destination, so be aware of swimmers and other beach users

Overall vibe

Tybee – South End Sand Bar is a fun, accessible East Coast sandbar spot that can produce enjoyable waves when the swell and tide align, but it’s not usually a highly consistent or powerful break. It’s best thought of as a local, conditions-dependent wave with a relaxed beachbreak feel.