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.
View Live ConditionsPark 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.
Find ParkingAt 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.
Explore DiningBoats 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.
See Things to DoJekyll Island hosts Georgia Sea Turtle Center and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Jekyll Island into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends where on the beach. Pets are permitted on most Jekyll Island beaches year round but must be on a leash of 16 feet or less and physically controlled at all times. They are not allowed on the stretch between the South Dunes Picnic Area and a point 2,000 feet southeast of the St. Andrews Picnic Area, which is closed to protect nesting sea turtles and shorebirds. Source: Jekyll Island Authority, Rules & Safety Tips, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Fires, cooking, grilling and open flames are prohibited on Jekyll Island beaches, as are fireworks. Source: Jekyll Island Authority, Rules & Safety Tips, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass containers are not allowed on the beach. Source: Jekyll Island Authority, Rules & Safety Tips, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Metal and mineral detectors are not allowed on Jekyll Island beaches. Source: Jekyll Island Authority, Rules & Safety Tips, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Jekyll Island, the sun sets at 7:13 PM today — about 11h 54m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:19 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Jekyll Island update at the top of the conditions page.