Sugar Shack Surf Guide

Surf spot guide

Ideal Surf Conditions

Swell Direction

NE, E, SE

Wind

W

Surf Height

knee-head high

Tide

mid to high

Sugar Shack Surf Guide

Around the north side of Tybee island is a sand point setup that works well on more solid ENE/NE windswells. Go to the big anchor and turn off the street, left. Follow it around to the Sugar Shack restaurant and follow the walkway to the beach. Mid to high tide works best.

Local Vibe

WelcomingIntimidating

Mellow.

Crowd Factor

MellowHeavy

Shouldn't be a problem.

Spot Rating

PoorPerfect

Can offer a fun little wave on its day, but overall not a surf destination.

Shoulder Burn

LightExhausting

Hard NE and SW winds can produce strong currents, but generally pretty mellow.

Water Quality

CleanDirty

Some runoff after heavy rains but pretty good typically

Hazards

Strong currents and miscellaneous sea creatures.

Access

Easy access, though parking may be a problem in the summer months. Bring change for meters.

Bottom

sand

Best Season

Late summer, early fall, early spring

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