Second Street (Tybee Island)

Second Street (Tybee Island) is a practical, oceanfront launch on the north end of Tybee Island, centered on straightforward beach access from the street with nearby metered parking. Water quality is commonly described as clean, and the beach/bottom is sandy, which helps keep launches relatively simple. For wind sports, the spot is primarily known for kitesurfing. It works best in the warmer months (May through August) with prevailing NE, E, or SE winds, and the wind pattern is typically thermal/sea-breeze driven in spring and early summer. Kite sizes commonly referenced for the location are in the roughly 9–14 m² range, and riders are generally described at an intermediate level. Surf conditions are for an exposed beach-break setup with lefts and rights and generally easygoing sections for casual surfing, though there are mixed descriptions of wave character. Mid tide is typically favored, and the reported working swell window for surfing is about 0.5–1.5 meters (with direction preferences around E/SE/NE). Wave quality is generally average, and bigger hurricane swells can make the break messy and closed-out. Safety planning is important here: a mole is specifically listed as a hazard, and the area can include rips/strong currents, sharks, jellyfish, and nearby jetties/heavy shipping traffic. In summer, kiting is strictly prohibited in designated swimming areas, and parking enforcement is strict—always pay the meter to avoid tickets or towing. Currents near the Savannah River inlet can become very strong, so sessions should be planned around the tide.