Tybee Island Ocean Rescue

07/28/2025

🌊🛟 Monday 7/28/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

High Tide: 11:28am
Low Tide: 5:34pm
Wind: WNW@3mph
High: 89
Water Temp: 85
UV Index: 11+
Surf: 0.5-1ft
Flags: 🟩 & 🟪 (jellyfish)

Have a great day! ☀️

07/27/2025

⚠️☀️🚨 Just a reminder, the National Weather Service has issued an Extreme Heat Warning through Wednesday. Know the signs and symptoms of heat exhaustion and heat stroke, they can come on fast when you’re out on the beach!

Remember to stay hydrated, take breaks in the shade, wear light breathable clothing, and don’t ignore the warning signs!

Look out for each other and stay safe out there. Stop by a lifeguard tower or flag us down if you need help! In the event of an emergency please call 911 immediately.

07/27/2025

🌊🛟 Sunday 7/27/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

⚠️ Today we are under an Extreme Heat Warning. Please remember to hydrate, stay in the shade, limit outdoor activities, and wear sun protection! ⚠️

High Tide: 10:40am
Low Tide: 4:50pm
High Tide: 10:53pm
Wind: NW@5mph
High: 90
Water Temp: 86
UV Index: 11+
Surf: 1ft
Flags: 🟩&🟪

07/26/2025

🌊🛟 Saturday 7/26/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

High Tide: 9:51am
Low Tide: 4:04pm
High Tide: 10:09pm
Wind: WNW@5mph
High: 88
Water Temp: 80
UV Index: 11
Surf: 1-2ft
Flags: 🟩 & 🟪 (jellyfish)

Have a great day! ☀️

07/25/2025

July 25 is World Drowning Prevention day. Every hour of every day, more than 30 people drown worldwide.

We encourage you to practice these top 10 beach and water safety tips from the United States Lifesaving Association.

July 25 is World Drowning Prevention Day. According to worldwide WHO estimates, every hour of every day, more than 30 people fatally drown—totaling around 300,000 deaths globally each year. Drowning is among the ten leading causes of death for children and young people aged 1-24 years in every region of the world.

As the nation’s nonprofit association of beach lifeguards and open water rescuers, raising awareness of the importance of drowning prevention is at the core of our mission. We encourage you to practice our Top Ten Beach and Water Safety Tips when by the water:

1. Swim Near a Lifeguard
2. Learn to Swim
3. Learn Rip Current Safety
4. Never Swim Alone
5. Designate a Water Watcher
6. Alcohol and Water Don't Mix
7. Feet First Water Entry
8. Life Jackets Save Lives
9. Observe Signs & Flags
10. Beat the Heat & Block the Sun

Visit USLA.org/safety-tips to learn more about each tip.

07/25/2025

🌊🛟 Friday 7/25/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

🥵 According to the National Weather Service Charleston, a very hot and humid air mass will settle over southeast GA and SC this weekend. Record high temperatures are possible with a heat index between 108-113 degrees, and may push higher to 112-118 degrees early next week.

Now is the time to prepare for a long duration heat wave. Stay hydrated, limit time outdoors, and check on anyone vulnerable to the heat.

Drink plenty of fluids and talk to your lifeguard if you start to show signs of heat exhaustion. 🌊🛟

High Tide: 9:01am
Low Tide: 3:15pm
High Tide: 9:23pm
Wind: S@6mph
High: 85
Water Temp: 80
UV Index: 11 (extreme)
Surf: 1ft
Flags: 🟩 & 🟪 (jellyfish)

Have a great day! ☀️

07/25/2025

Stay safe! ⚠️

07/24/2025

🌊🛟 Thursday7/24/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

High Tide: 8:09am
Low Tide: 2:24pm
High Tide: 8:35pm
Wind: S@7-9mph
High: 85
Water Temp: 80
UV Index: 10+ (very high)
Surf: 1ft
Flags: 🟩 & 🟪 (jellyfish)

Have a great day! ☀️

07/23/2025

🚩 3:30pm UPDATE: LIFEGUARDS ARE CHANGING THEIR FLAGS TO RED DUE TO STRONG LONSHORE CURRENTS AND RIP CURRENTS. 🚩

🌊🛟 Wednesday 7/23/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

☔️⛈️🌦️

Low Tide: 1:30pm
High Tide: 7:43pm
High: 83
Wind: NE@15-19mph
Water Temp: 80
UV Index: 8 (very high)
Surf: 1ft
Flags: 🟥 & 🟪 (jellyfish)

07/22/2025

07/22/2025

🌊🛟 Tuesday 7/22/25 Conditions 🛟🌊

☀️🥵 Tybee is under a heat advisory from 11:00am - 8:00pm. The “feels like” temperature is currently 103 degrees and can reach up to 111 degrees! Drink plenty of fluids, take frequent breaks in the shade or stay indoors, wear lightweight and loose fitted clothing, try to limit strenuous activities to early morning or evening, and use sun protection. Take action and alert your lifeguard if you begin to see signs of heat exhaustion or heat stroke.

Low Tide: 12:33pm
High Tide: 6:47pm
Wind: NW@4-6mph
High: 89
Water Temp: 81
UV Index: 9 (very high)
Surf: 0.5-1ft
Flags: 🟩 & 🟪 (jellyfish)

Have a great day! ☀️

07/21/2025

Tybee Island Ocean Rescue Weekly Report

Last week lifeguards responded to 39 total medical incidents out on the beach. Many of these medicals were heat related. Remember to stay hydrated with water and electrolytes, take frequent breaks in the shade, and protect yourself with multiple layers of sun protection! 🌊🛟