Tybee Island, GA Marine & Fishing Forecast

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the tides in Tybee Island, GA today?

Tybee Island, GA has a semidiurnal tide with two highs and two lows each day. The Georgia coast typically sees tidal ranges of 5 to 7 feet, creating powerful current flow that strongly influences fish feeding patterns.

What is the best time to fish in Tybee Island, GA?

Georgia's large tidal range creates exceptional fishing around tide changes near Tybee Island, GA. Target the last two hours of the incoming tide for flats fishing, and the outgoing for creek mouths and oyster bars where bait gets funneled into strike zones.

Is it safe to boat in Tybee Island, GA today?

Review the wind forecast above before heading out from Tybee Island, GA. The Georgia coast can see rough inlet conditions when outgoing tides meet onshore winds. Winds under 15 mph are generally comfortable for inshore boats, but check bar conditions at inlets separately.

What is the water temperature near Tybee Island, GA?

Water temperature data for Tybee Island, GA is sourced from the nearest NOAA station. In Georgia, seasonal temperature swings significantly influence which species are active and where they can be found — check current readings in the tide panel above.

What wind conditions are expected in Tybee Island, GA today?

See the live wind chart above for hourly conditions near Tybee Island, GA. Along the Georgia coast, northeast winds following cold fronts often produce the best fishing once conditions stabilize. Southwest winds ahead of fronts can trigger pre-frontal feeding activity.

Fishing in Tybee Island, GA

Tybee Island sits at the mouth of the Savannah River, making it one of Georgia's most accessible and productive fishing destinations. The island's position between the river mouth, Wassaw Sound, and the Atlantic means anglers have immediate access to a diverse range of fishing environments. The pier at Tybee is one of Georgia's best, with action for whiting, bluefish, and flounder throughout much of the year.

Planning Your Trip

The tidal creeks and back bays surrounding Tybee Island hold abundant redfish, spotted seatrout, and flounder. The powerful tidal flows at the Savannah River mouth concentrate baitfish and create excellent ambush points for large redfish and flounder on the outgoing tide. The nearby Wassaw Island National Wildlife Refuge provides additional pristine habitat accessible by boat.

Nearshore fishing off Tybee accesses the hard-bottom ledges and natural reefs that hold black sea bass, sheepshead, and Spanish mackerel. The reefs improve with distance from shore, with grouper and snapper becoming more common on the outer structures 20–40 miles out. Georgia's extreme tidal range makes the live tide forecast above an essential planning tool for every fishing trip.

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