Tybee Island

About Tybee Island

Tybee Island is Georgia's only real surf spot, a small beach break near Savannah that needs east or northeast swell to come alive. Most of the year it's flat, but hurricane season can produce surprisingly fun waves. The local crew is small and welcoming—there's no aggression when waves are rare and every session is appreciated. Tybee's laid-back beach town vibe makes it worth the trip even when the surf is slow. When storms do send swell, the island transforms into an unlikely oasis for Southeast surfers.