Tybee - South End Sand Bar
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Normally a longboard spot
Atmosphere:
Friendly folks in the water here, learn to develop a patience like no other surf culture. Legends say that if you can surf Tybee, then you can surf anywhere.
Additional Info:
Catch the swells on the south end sand bar on incoming tides for best results.
Location
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Walk directly off of 17th street walkover to south jetty.
| Walk | Short walk (5-15 min) |
|---|---|
| Public access | Yes |
| 4x4 required | Yes |
| Boat required | No |
Wave Characteristics
| Type | Sandbar |
|---|---|
| Direction | Right and left |
| Bottom | Sandy |
| Power | Fast, Powerful, Fun |
| Frequency | Sometimes breaks (50 days/year) |
| Normal length | Short (<50m) |
| Good day length | Long (150 to 300m) |
Ideal Conditions
| Wind direction | Don't know |
|---|---|
| Swell direction | Don't know |
| Swell size | Less than 3ft - 3ft+ |
| Tide | Mid tide |
| Tide movement | Rising tide |
Crowd
| Week | Empty |
|---|---|
| Weekend | Few surfers |
Dangers
Man-made danger (buoys etc..), Pollution, Sharks
Videos
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