Tybee Pier Surf Break

Lat Long: 31.99° N 80.85° W

Tybee Pier Surf Forecast and Surf Report

Issued: 1 am 11 Jul 2026 (local time)

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Today's Tybee Pier sea temperature is
30.0° C
2.0° 

Tybee Pier surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.


Tybee Pier surf forecast from 11 Jul 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period, S swell with 40 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Monday 13 Jul, 2AM (local time) - 3ft (0.9m), 5s period with S swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Tybee Pier this week:

The surf forecast for Tybee Pier over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.9m and 5s period with a secondary swell of 0.4m and 7s. Another secondary swell of 0.3m and 7s is also forecast. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Tybee Pier in the next 16 days are 0.9m 5s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Jul 13) at 2AM. Winds are predicted to be offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.6m 5s period and expected on Friday (Jul 17) at 5AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Best Surf 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s
Most Powerful 2AM (Mon 13th Jul)3ft (0.9m) 5s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Tybee Pier over the next 16 days.


Alright folks, Rusty here. Let's be straight up about what's happening at Tybee Pier over the next couple of weeks. We've got a real flat spell on our hands, and it's a long one. There's nothing surfable on offer from now until the end of the forecast. We're looking at a solid 16-day stretch of very small, weak surf. The small windows of clean conditions are there, but with no real energy in the water, it's just not worth paddling out. The water temperature at Tybee Pier is sitting at 86°F, a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, so it'll feel like bathwater.

The first chance of anything remotely rideable doesn't show up until Tuesday, July 21st, in the afternoon. Even then, it's a struggle. You're looking at a weak 2ft swell from the South, with a short period of 6 seconds, and combined energy of just 44, which is very weak. The wind is offshore from the WNW at 15 mph, keeping the surface clean, but the conditions are described as "surfable waves but very ordinary conditions." That's the best we get. Outside of that, it's all "poor surf conditions." For the rest of the period, we're stuck with knee-to-calf-high dribble. There are a few clean-looking mornings with offshore winds, like Wednesday July 23rd afternoon with glassy conditions, but with a swell of 1ft, there's nothing to actually surf.

Look, this is a tough run. For an exposed beach break like Tybee Pier, it's more of a long, quiet stretch for a swim than anything else. If you're desperate, that Tuesday afternoon on the 21st offers the only tiny window, but don't expect much. It's one of those times where forecasts can change, so keep an eye on things, but for now, leave the board at home.

Rusty.

Short Range Forecast

Moderate rain (total 15mm), heaviest on Sun night. Warm (max 34°C on Sat afternoon, min 24°C on Sun night). Winds increasing (calm on Sat night, fresh winds from the SSW by Sun night).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 35°C on Tue afternoon, min 23°C on Tue morning). Wind will be generally light.

Saturday
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Monday
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Wednesday
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Energy kJ
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Wind (km/h)
20
WSW
20
SSW
5
WSW
15
W
25
S
5
NW
10
W
15
SSE
20
W
10
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N
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NW
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15
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WNW
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10
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High Tide
5:56PM2.44m
6:25AM1.94m
6:58PM2.51m
7:28AM2.01m
7:57PM2.56m
8:28AM2.07m
8:53PM2.56m
9:25AM2.12m
9:47PM2.52m
10:22AM2.14m
10:39PM2.44m
11:18AM2.14m
11:31PM2.32m
Low Tide
11:59AM-0.14m
00:55AM0.05m
1:00PM-0.21m
1:54AM-0.05m
1:59PM-0.26m
2:50AM-0.12m
2:56PM-0.29m
3:42AM-0.18m
3:51PM-0.28m
4:32AM-0.20m
4:45PM-0.22m
5:20AM-0.17m
5:37PM-0.12m
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Information about the Tybee Pier Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Tybee Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Tybee Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Tybee Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Tybee Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Tybee Pier may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

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