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North Jetty (Lighthouse) / Tybee Island kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot

United States · Georgia

Spot currently openAdvanced level 32.03 | -80.85

Overview

North Jetty (Lighthouse) is an advanced kitesurfing spot at the northern tip of Tybee Island, near the historic Tybee Lighthouse. This spot sits at the confluence of the Savannah River and the Atlantic Ocean, with a rock jetty marking the entrance to the shipping channel. Tidal currents are particularly strong in this area. The spot offers powerful conditions with current, waves, and wind, reserved for experienced riders. Spectacular views of the lighthouse and cargo ships entering Savannah port.

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Spot forecast for North Jetty (Lighthouse) / Tybee Island

Sunrise 07:30 · Sunset 18:45

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< 7 kn7–12 kn13–20 kn21–30 kn31–40 kn41+ kn Gusts Your minimum: 7 kn

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Wave height: < 0.5 m 0.5–1 m 1–2 m 2–3 m ≥ 3 m

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Tides

Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 4.3 km from the spot.

6:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:006:0012:0018:00Tue 20Wed 21Thu 22Fri 23Sat 24 Now03:392 m09:500.8 m16:042.2 m22:250.7 m04:312.1 m10:420.7 m16:542.2 m23:080.6 m05:202.2 m11:290.6 m17:422.3 m23:500.5 m06:062.4 m12:160.5 m18:272.3 m00:320.4 m06:502.5 m13:030.4 m19:112.4 m
  • Tuesday 20 October High tide · 2 m Low tide · 0.8 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.7 m
  • Wednesday 21 October High tide · 2.1 m Low tide · 0.7 m High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.6 m
  • Thursday 22 October High tide · 2.2 m Low tide · 0.6 m High tide · 2.3 m Low tide · 0.5 m
  • Friday 23 October High tide · 2.4 m Low tide · 0.5 m High tide · 2.3 m
  • Saturday 24 October Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2.5 m Low tide · 0.4 m High tide · 2.4 m

North Jetty (Lighthouse) / Tybee Island: when to go?

Rideable days and hours computed for a minimum wind of 7 knots · log in to set your own (foil, twin-tip…)

Season · peak

278h

in June · 29 rideable days

The season runs from March to October, peaking in June: 26 rideable days a month and 278 hours of usable wind, at 27 °C. The low point is January, at 12.5 days.

Rideable days per month

0 10 20 30 January: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d J February: 22.5 rideable days F March: 26.5 rideable days M April: 27 rideable days A May: 24.5 rideable days M June: 29 rideable days29 d J July: 25 rideable days J August: 28.5 rideable days A September: 27.5 rideable days S October: 23.5 rideable days O November: 16 rideable days N December: 14.5 rideable days D 0 10 20 30 January: 12.5 rideable days12.5 d J February: 22.5 rideable days F March: 26.5 rideable days M April: 27 rideable days A May: 24.5 rideable days M June: 29 rideable days29 d J July: 25 rideable days J August: 28.5 rideable days A September: 27.5 rideable days S October: 23.5 rideable days O November: 16 rideable days N December: 14.5 rideable days D

Wind strength when it is rideable

7-12 knots · 71%13-20 knots · 28%21-30 knots · 1%

When the spot works, wind sits mostly between 7 and 12 knots — 71% of rideable hours. Big-kite territory. The coldest month is January, at 13 °C. The wettest month is July, with 617 mm.

Monthly averages: North Jetty (Lighthouse) / Tybee Island
Monthly averages — North Jetty (Lighthouse) / Tybee Island — averaged over 2 years of records — Weather data by Open-Meteo.com — How it is calculated
Month Rideable days Usable wind Temperature Rain
January 12.5 96 h 13 °C 67 mm
February 22.5 174 h 17 °C 48 mm
March 26.5 192 h 19 °C 137 mm
April 27.0 251 h 24 °C 89 mm
May 24.5 222 h 27 °C 359 mm
June 29.0 278 h 30 °C 177 mm
July 25.0 209 h 31 °C 617 mm
August 28.5 273 h 29 °C 510 mm
September 27.5 281 h 28 °C 131 mm
October 23.5 261 h 24 °C 66 mm
November 16.0 113 h 21 °C 30 mm
December 14.5 121 h 15 °C 60 mm

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Technical details of North Jetty (Lighthouse) / Tybee Island spot

N: Rideable NNE: Rideable NE: Rideable ENE: Rideable E: Rideable ESE: Rideable SE: Rideable SSE: Rideable S: Rideable SSW: Rideable SW: Not rideable WSW: Not rideable W: Not rideable WNW: Not rideable NW: Not rideable NNW: Not rideable N E S W

The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.

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On the water

River-ocean confluence with very strong tidal currents. Chaotic waves and cross chop from the interaction of currents and waves. Conditions change with the tide. The Savannah shipping channel passes just to the north. Rough and unpredictable water, especially during tide changes.

Hazards

Extremely strong tidal currents that can sweep riders offshore or into the shipping channel. Cargo ship traffic in the channel — life-threatening danger. Jetty rocks. Rough and unpredictable water. Spot reserved for very experienced riders. Never ride alone. Risk of being swept offshore by ebb current.

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