Little Tybee Island Surf Guide
Surf spot guide
Little Tybee Island Surf Guide
This uninhabited, beautiful five-mile-long island south of Tybee is accessible by boat, kayak or a fairly long (half-mile) paddle. Surfers visit it often because Little Tybee picks up more swell than Tybee and its shifting sandbars can offer good surf, particularly from east-southeast hurricane swells. It also works on east-northeast swells. Be careful to paddle across on a neutral tide. A lot of water flows through the channel and you might just get sucked right out to sea.
Ability Level
All Abilities
Beginner to advanced. Get hurt out here, and it's a long way from home.
Local Vibe
Welcoming
None.
Crowd Factor
Mellow
none, pretty isolated
Spot Rating
Poor
Can offer a fun little wave on its day. Worth considering if Tybee proper looks fun or it is a crowded weekend.
Shoulder Burn
Light
Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.
Water Quality
Clean
Pretty clean, although typically cloudy
Hazards
Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures. No one around to help you if you injure yourself so take precaution.
Bring Your
Shortboard, Funboard, Longboard, Fish, SUP
Access
You have to paddle or take a boat.
Bottom
sand
Best Season
Late summer, early fall, early spring
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