Tybee Island’s Most Popular Water Experiences

Relaxed, welcoming Tybee Island, Georgia, is one of Peach State’s best coastal destinations. Located just 18 miles from Savannah, this barrier island offers visitors a mix of activities and great Southern food. Tybee’s proximity to the water makes it an ideal spot for memorable water experiences.

Enjoy a Paddling Adventure
Kayaking is a great experience for Tybee Island visitors who desire a laid-back boating experience. A guided kayak tour offers an up-close-and-personal look at the local islands’ seabirds and wildlife. Paddlers might just see Atlantic bottlenose dolphins in their natural element.

Visitors who have “learn to kayak” on their bucket lists can also take classes. Stand-up paddleboard (or SUP) rentals are also available. Well-coordinated yoga fans may want to try a paddleboard yoga class.

Catch a Few Waves
Tybee Island regularly draws East Coast, surfing enthusiasts. Free-spirited surfers frequently hit the waves during most months of the year. However, the official surf season extends from June until November. The fall months offer maximum wave action and the sparsest crowds. First-time surfers can learn to “hang ten” at the local surf school, and private lessons are also available.

Fish the Piers or the Ocean
Fishing fans who want to indulge their passion can easily do that here. Tybee Island offers three free public fishing piers. After visitors reel in their catch, several local restaurants will gladly cook it for them. However, before visitors cast their lines, they must buy a Georgia fishing license.

Visitors who want to try deep-sea fishing can book a spot on a Tybee Island fishing charter. Local captains have been fishing these Atlantic Ocean waters for years, and they keep tabs on where the fish are running from week to week. When the boat returns to the dock, guests will have plenty of fish stories to tell.

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