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The Pier / Tybee Island kitesurf, wingfoil and windsurf spot
United States · Georgia
Overview
The Pier is a kitesurfing spot in the southern part of Tybee Island, near the historic Tybee Pier. This spot offers Atlantic access from the island's south beach, with direct exposure to ocean swells. The area near the pier can offer interesting wave conditions. The spot is more exposed to southeast swells and suits riders seeking wave conditions rather than flat water.
Spot forecast for The Pier / Tybee Island
Sunrise 07:30 · Sunset 18:45
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Tides
Heights above lowest astronomical tide, in the spot's local time. Computed 3.3 km from the spot.
- 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
The Pier / 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…)
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 26 °C. The low point is January, at 12.5 days.
Rideable days per month
Wind strength when it is rideable
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: The Pier / Tybee Island
| 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 | 23 °C | 89 mm |
| May | 24.5 | 222 h | 27 °C | 359 mm |
| June | 29.0 | 278 h | 29 °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 The Pier / Tybee Island spot
The spot works with winds from N, NNE, NE, ENE, E, ESE, SE, SSE, S, SSW.
Spot opening date · Required level
- Spot opening date
- Open all year round
- Required level
- Intermediate
On the water
Atlantic Ocean with waves and swell. Surf conditions in southeast swell. Tidal currents present. The significant tidal range considerably changes conditions — more waves at high tide, sandbars at low tide. Warm water in summer. Sandy bottom.
Hazards
Proximity to the pier — maintain safe distance from the structure. Strong tidal currents. Rocks and submerged structures near the pier. Frequent swimmers and surfers in the area. Jellyfish in summer. The significant tidal range can trap inattentive riders.
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