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Tybee Island is a vacationer’s dream and here are a few rules and guides to keep you and your family safe while visiting! Tybee’s beach is five miles long and includes riverfront as well as oceanfront portions. All of the beach is open to the public.
Beach Rules
Tybee Island is definitely a laid back beach town but there are some rules that must be followed to keep this island a safe and clean place for both people and our valued marine life.
Lifeguard Stand Locations
Lifeguard hours during the peak summer season are Monday-Sunday 10am-6pm. Pictured below are all the Tybee Lifeguard Stand Locations on Tybee Island’s beach.
Marine Debris
Lets Keep Tybee Tidy! A reminder to residents and visitors alike: All litter on the beach must be in a container at all times. We share our coastal waters with a diversity of wildlife. Marine debris is
Parking
To be able to keep Tybee such a great place to visit we are a “Pay to Park” community. Parking regulations are enforced 8AM – 8PM, 365 days a year.
Rip Tide Safety
A Rip Tide or Rip Current is a strong channel of water flowing seaward from near the shore, typically through the surf line. Please do not take these warnings lightly as they can be very dangerous!
Sandbar Safety
The sandbars on the south end of Tybee Island claimed two lives due to drowning during the 2009 season; thankfully, 2010 & 2011 saw no drownings near the sandbars. They continue
Sea Turtle Nesting Season
Tybee Island beaches are important nesting areas for endangered sea turtles. Tybee Island Sea Turtle Nesting Season begins May 1 and ends October 31. Please help protect these magnificent creatures by remembering a few simple
Warning Flags
When enjoying the beach at Tybee Island, please familiarize yourself with the Warning Flags employed to notify beach goers of a potentially hazardous situation.
