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Christ Episcopal Church, St. Simons, GASaint Simons Island, Glynn County

Glynn County beaches

Which Glynn County beach is best right now? 17 beaches ranked by live weather, wind, waves and water temperature.

Updated 3:13 am local timeScores from Open-Meteo forecasts, refreshed hourlyColors follow the lifeguard flags

Top 3 right now

It is dark there now, so these are ranked by their best stretch next.

  1. Christ Episcopal Church, St. Simons, GA18.5Excellentlater

    Saint Simons Island

    Glynn County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    12°C53°F
    Water
    22°C72°F
    Wind
    10 km/h6 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 4 pm, 7.2
  2. 28.3Greatlater

    11th Streeth Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    22°C72°F
    Wind
    12 km/h7 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 6.9
  3. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain38.3Greatlater

    5th Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    Dark there now. Best 8 am later
    Air
    12°C54°F
    Water
    22°C72°F
    Wind
    12 km/h7 mph
    Waves
    0.4 m1 ft
    Tomorrow, hour by hourBest 8 am, 6.9

Glynn County today

It is dark across Glynn County right now: 17 of 17 scored beaches look good later, water is 22°C72°F. Read at 3:13 am; everything below is computed from that reading.

Better right now

Northern Glynn County

13 of 13 beaches scored, 0 good now

8.3GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Saint Simons Island, 8.5
Water
22°C72°F
Wind
12 km/h7 mph
Waves
0.4 m1 ft

Southern Glynn County

4 of 4 beaches scored, 0 good now

7.2GreatAverage Beach ScoreBest: Glory, 7.2
Water
22°C72°F
Wind
21 km/h13 mph
Waves
0.8 m3 ft

Best hours

The best hour left today is 10 am (8.2); the weakest is 9 am (7.9).

The strongest stretch runs 8 am to 7 pm.

7 to 10, green flag4 to 7, yellowUnder 4, redAverage of the scored beaches, each hour

All Glynn County beaches

Every Glynn County beach we track, ranked by its live Beach Score. Hover a row to find it on the map.

17 beaches listed · 17 of 17 scored live

  1. Christ Episcopal Church, St. Simons, GA

    Saint Simons Island

    Glynn County

    8.5Excellentlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C53°F
    • Wind10 km/h6 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  2. 11th Streeth Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  3. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    5th Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  4. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    6th Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  5. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    7th Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  6. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    9th Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  7. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    Cedar Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  8. East Beach

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  9. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    Massengale Beach

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  10. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    Myrtle Street Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  11. Saint Simons Inn by the Lighthouse, Swimming pool and fountain

    Neptune Road Public Beach Access

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  12. Sea Island Beach

    Glynn County

    8.3Greatlater

    Flat water, light wind and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air12°C54°F
    • Wind12 km/h7 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  13. Driftwood Beach

    Glynn County

    8.1Greatlater

    Flat water, gentle breeze and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air14°C57°F
    • Wind16 km/h10 mph
    • Waves0.4 m1 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  14. Sidney Lanier Bridge from St. Andrews Beach Park

    Glory

    Glynn County

    7.2Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air17°C63°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
  15. Sidney Lanier Bridge from St. Andrews Beach Park

    Jekyll Point

    Glynn County

    7.2Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air17°C63°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  16. Saint Andrew Beach

    Glynn County

    7.2Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air17°C63°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet

  17. Shark Tooth Beach

    Glynn County

    7.2Greatlater

    Small waves, breezy and 22°C72°F water.

    • Water22°C72°F
    • Air17°C63°F
    • Wind21 km/h13 mph
    • Waves0.8 m3 ft
    TodayTomorrowBest 8 am to 7 pm later
    • No facility details on OpenStreetMap yet
Map of Glynn County beaches with live score pins

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Glynn County beach questions

Answered from today’s data. Numbers change as the forecast does.

What is the best beach in Glynn County right now?

Saint Simons Island has the top Beach Score later: 8.5 Excellent, with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind. Scores are ranked from live forecasts, so the order changes through the day.

What is the water temperature in Glynn County today?

Sea water is 22°C (72°F) across the 17 scored beaches. The warmest is Driftwood Beach, at 22°C (72°F).

Where is the sea calmest in Glynn County right now?

Saint Simons Island has the smallest waves, at 0.4 m (1 ft) with 10 km/h (6 mph) of wind.

Which Glynn County beaches have lifeguards?

None of the listed beaches carry a lifeguard tag on OpenStreetMap yet. That means we do not know, not that there are none. Follow posted flags and local advice.

What is the best time to go to the beach in Glynn County today?

Averaged across the scored beaches, the best hour today is 10 am, at 8.2 Great, and the strongest stretch runs 8 am to 7 pm. Each beach page has its own hour-by-hour forecast.

Are there live beach cams in Glynn County?

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How many beaches does Check the Beach cover in Glynn County?

All 17 beaches in our data for Glynn County are scored live on this page.

Sources: Open-Meteo weather and marine forecasts; facilities from OpenStreetMap. All sources.

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