Jekyll Island

Jekyll Island
FAQ

Everything you need to know before your beach day.

What are the beach conditions at Jekyll Island today?

Jekyll Island sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8720030, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.

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Where do you park at Jekyll Island?

Park at Jekyll Island in lots like Driftwood Beach North Lot, Great Dunes Park, St. Andrews Beach Lot. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10/day gate fee and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.

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Where should you eat at Jekyll Island?

At Jekyll Island, don't miss the Wild Georgia Shrimp at Driftwood Bistro. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.

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What boat trips run from Jekyll Island?

Boats leave Jekyll Island from Jekyll Wharf Marina, including the Jekyll Dolphin Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.

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What's happening at Jekyll Island this week?

Jekyll Island hosts Georgia Sea Turtle Center and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.

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At Jekyll Island, the sun sets at 8:11 PM today — about 13h 19m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:52 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Jekyll Island update at the top of the conditions page.