Loading the latest readings for St. Simons Island…
Current conditions
Water temperature
Rip current risk
Checking rip current risk…
Active alerts
Tide information
Loading tide predictions…
Sun & moon
7-day beach forecast
Loading forecast…
St. Simons Island Beach essentials
Parking
7 public lots nearby, closest 0.4 mi away, ~18 mapped spaces
Restrooms
Public restrooms 0.5 mi away
Lifeguards
Lifeguards 11am–6pm daily from the Saturday before Memorial Day to mid-August, then weekends through Labor Day, between the Massengale and Coast Guard beach accesses
Dogs: seasonal rules
Saturday before Memorial Day – Labor Day: no dogs 9am–6pm between 16th St (Gould’s Inlet) and Mallery St (the pier); otherwise under control, on a 10 ft leash if not voice-controlled
Accessibility
Wheelchair accessible
Food & drink
23 restaurants, cafés & bars nearby
Rules and fees checked against glynncounty.org. Other amenities were mapped by volunteers on OpenStreetMap within about ¾ mile of the beach. Rules, fees and lifeguard hours change by season, so check posted signs. Updated September 2026. Data © OpenStreetMap contributors. Something missing? Add it on OpenStreetMap
Beach Report is an informational guide from public data, not a substitute for lifeguards or official National Weather Service warnings. Always check posted signs and swim near a lifeguard.
About St. Simons Island Beach
St. Simons Island is one of Georgia's Golden Isles, a barrier island in Glynn County across the marshes from Brunswick. Its public beaches stretch from Pier Village and the island's historic lighthouse up to Massengale Park and East Beach near Gould's Inlet, pairing warm Lowcountry water with a relaxed, village-scale island. The Lowcountry Atlantic is warm — low-to-mid 80s°F in summer and mild (upper 50s to low 60s°F) in winter. Check the safety flag and rip-current risk above, follow posted flags, and swim near a lifeguard.
St. Simons Island Beach FAQ
When is the best time to visit St. Simons Island?
Late spring through early fall for the warmest water, with lifeguards on duty through the summer. Spring and fall are quieter and still pleasant.
Can I bring my dog to the beach on St. Simons Island?
Yes, with limits: from the Saturday before Memorial Day through Labor Day, dogs aren’t allowed between 16th Street and the pier from 9am to 6pm. Otherwise they’re welcome under control, on a leash if they don’t respond to voice commands. See the beach essentials above.
How warm does the water get at St. Simons Island?
Warm in summer (low-to-mid 80s°F) and mild in winter. See the live reading above.
Nearby beaches
Get St. Simons Island in your pocket
Beach Report is free on iPhone and Android — live conditions, safety alerts and your favorite beaches.