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Tybee Island / Polk Street (Back of the Island)
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Continent:
North America
Country:
Georgia (USA)
Next Big City:
Savannah
Next Town:
Tybee Island
 
Type:
Ocean, Island
Rider Ability:
Beginner, Intermediate, Expert
Features:
Parking
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Water
Type:
Shallow, Flat
Hazards:
Wave Breakers / Groynes, Mole
Quality:
Clean
Best Tide:
No Info

Flat water with any wind. Tides make a big difference. Do not kite near the pier and keep a watch for exposed sand bars and rock jetties.
Beach
Type:
Sand
Size:
Depending on Tide
Hazards:
None
Beach Users:
None

Sandy beach with lots of space at low tide. Can be small on high tide. But uncrowded, rarely anyone around.

Wind

Best Months:
No Info
Wind Type:
Thermal Winds, Frontal Winds
Best Direction:
WSW, W, WNW, NW
Main Direction:
No Info

The wind blows here at least 3-4 days during the week. The wind averages from 10-15. Sometimes it blows 15-20+. Watch out for West winds, they can be gusty and change rapidly. Best in NW, W and WSW. This place is a perfect place to ride on a West wind. It is a bit gusty but is one of the few east coast places to ride on a West wind.



How to get there
Transport:
Car
Access:
Short Walk


Get directions from


Take I-95 towards Savannah GA, Exit on highway 16 east to Savannah. Come into downtown Savannah and hit Bay Street. Go to the end of Bay Street and turn left on President Street. Follow President Street until it turns into Highway 80, follow 80 for 20 mins and you will run into Tybee Island. Turn left on US 80 onto Polk Street and get to the beach. Park on the grass by Tybee Water Dept. Do not drive to the beach.

Extra Information
Rules:
Other


Kiters must wear kite leashes on Tybee Island. Impact harnesses are suggested. Do not kite alone. Gusty West winds, be careful. Winds can change rapidly. Be aware.

Nightlife
The Tybee Island Social Club is a great place to get an awesome bite to eat and enjoy some live music. The atmosphere is great and the gourmet tacos are delicious. Downtown Savannah is also very close and has great nightlife. With a huge selections of bars and restaurants it is hard to get bored visiting Savannah.


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