Sea data for Tybee Island (Open-Meteo marine model). Conditions differ along the coast and on bays, lakes and rivers.
NWS: Rip Current Statement · Coastal Flood Advisory — read the alerts.
Can small boats go out now?
Small craft caution
- Waves
- 5.1 ft
- Sea state
- Moderate
- Wind
- 0 mph N
- Gusts
- 0 mph
- Swell
- 4 ft
- Wave period
- 7 s
- Water temperature
- 68 °F
- Visibility
- 6.2 mi
Wave height – next 48 hours
Amber ≥ 4.1 ft (caution), red ≥ 8.2 ft (dangerous for small boats).
Best fishing times today
Waning gibbous · strong tides- Low tide turn3:00 AM – 5:00 AM
- Dawn bite6:54 AM – 8:54 AM
- High tide turn9:17 AM – 11:17 AM
- Low tide turn3:47 PM – 5:47 PM
- Dusk bite5:48 PM – 7:48 PM
- High tide turn9:35 PM – 11:35 PM
Fish feed most actively around dawn, dusk and when the tide turns. New and full moon bring stronger currents.
7-day sea outlook
| Day | Max waves | Wind | Rain | Small boats |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Today | 5.2 ft | 7 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Tomorrow | 3.7 ft | 4 mph | 0% | Fair |
| Sat, Oct 31 | 4.7 ft | 11 mph | 0% | Small craft caution |
| Sun, Nov 1 | 4.7 ft | 11 mph | 100% | Small craft caution |
| Mon, Nov 2 | 4.8 ft | 9 mph | 44% | Small craft caution |
| Tue, Nov 3 | 4.4 ft | 9 mph | 65% | Small craft caution |
| Wed, Nov 4 | – | 10 mph | 100% | Good |
Always wear a life jacket, file a float plan (tell someone your route and return time), check the NWS marine forecast and Small Craft Advisories and monitor VHF channel 16 / NOAA Weather Radio. Do not go out when a gale, storm or tropical warning is in effect. U.S. Coast Guard emergencies: VHF 16 or 911.