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Great Dunes Beach

Public beach · Jekyll Island, Georgia

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect

Use caution

Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden.

  • Water temp 76°F (24°C)

Live data from NOAA buoy 41112 (24.8 mi away), as of Oct 20, 7:26 AM UTC.

  • A High Surf Advisory is in effect for Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden. — NWS Jacksonville FL
Why, sources & official advisories
  • A Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden. — NWS Jacksonville FL
  • Water temperature is 76°F, within the comfortable 70–86°F range. — NOAA buoy 41112, as of Oct 20, 7:26 AM UTC

No official beach-advisory feed for Georgia yet — follow posted signs and local guidance.

Get an email when it’s warm enough

It’s 76°F at Great Dunes Beach now. We check the water daily and email you once when it reaches your temperature.

Cool todayBarbecue grillPicnic tablesPublic restroomPublic shower
Editor's Notes
Great Dunes Beach, a public beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia. Visitors come for picnicking; restrooms, picnic tables and grills on site. The site is wheelchair-accessible, dog-friendly and kid-friendly.

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Weather at Great Dunes Beach

51°F, Clear · H 74° / L 50° · 3% chance of rain
H: 74° L: 50°
Clear
Clear
51°
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Feels like 49°
Precipitation
3%
Humidity
72%
Wind
5 mph
UV Index
0
12 AM
Clear
54°
3 AM
Clear
52°
6 AM
Clear
50°
9 AM
Sunny
56°
12 PM
Sunny
69°
3 PM
Sunny
74°
6 PM
Sunny
68°
9 PM
Clear
57°

Frequently asked questions

Where is Great Dunes Beach?
Great Dunes Beach is a public beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia.
What is the water temperature at Great Dunes Beach?
As of October 20, 2026, the water temperature at Great Dunes Beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia is 76°F (24°C), measured by NOAA buoy 41112, 24.8 miles away.
Can you swim at Great Dunes Beach?
Use caution — an official advisory is in effect: a Rip Current Statement is in effect for Coastal Glynn; Coastal Camden. Checked October 20, 2026.
How is Great Dunes Beach rated?
Great Dunes Beach in Jekyll Island, Georgia has an average visitor rating of 4.7 out of 5, based on 72 reviews.

Location & Contact

3H3R+6P, Jekyll Island, GA 31527

Jekyll Island, Georgia 31527

🏖️ Best times & visiting tips
  • ›Arrive early for best parking and beach spot selection
  • ›Check for lifeguard schedules and swim only in designated areas
  • ›Bring reef-safe sunscreen to protect marine life
  • ›Watch for beach flags indicating water conditions

Features & amenities

Highlights

⭐ Picnics

Accessibility

♿ Wheelchair accessible entrance♿ Wheelchair accessible parking lot

Amenities

🍖 Barbecue grill🧺 Picnic tables🚻 Public restroom🚿 Public shower

Family & Children

👶 Good for kids
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