Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island, GA
Sunrise to Sunset
622 miles
75
°F
6
18
mph
82
%Crowd Level Now
Walk to water
🚶
~1Beach Alerts
Dangerous Surf
Dangerous Surf: High waves present from 3 PM-8 PM — swimming not recommended
Wind Alert
Wind Alert: Gusty conditions from 3 PM-8 PM — secure umbrellas & shade (20mph)
About This Beach
Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island is a secluded, oyster shell beach accessible via a roughly mile-long walk or bike ride. The beach itself lacks sand and features abundant oyster shells, making swimming unsafe. Despite the lack of traditional amenities, many find the peaceful atmosphere and the possibility of finding shark teeth to be rewarding.
*Click a parking icon on the map to draw the shortest path to the nearest entrance.
Plan Your Visit
Beach Overview
Secluded
Amenities
Stroller Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible
Activities & Rentals
No activities or rentals available.
Beachgoers Reviews
4.0
Average Rating
There are no reviews yet.
200 + reviews
Weather Forecast
Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:15:00 PM
Hourly
| Time | Air Temp | UV | Wind | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 75° | 6 | 18 mph | 0 |
| 15:00 | 76° | 3 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 16:00 | 76° | 4 | 20 mph | 0 |
| 17:00 | 76° | 3 | 20 mph | 0 |
| 18:00 | 74° | 2 | 19 mph | 0 |
| 19:00 | 73° | 0 | 20 mph | 0 |
| 20:00 | 72° | 0 | 20 mph | 0 |
Surf Conditions
Updated: Updated: 10/2/2025, 2:15:00 PM
Hourly Surf
| Time | Temp | Wave | Period | Swell | Tide |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 14:00 | 80°F | 6.4 ft | 7s | → E | +1.7 ft |
| 15:00 | 80°F | 6.8 ft | 7s | → E | +2.6 ft |
| 16:00 | 80°F | 7 ft | 7s | → E | +3.2 ft |
| 17:00 | 79°F | 7.3 ft | 7s | → E | +3.3 ft |
| 18:00 | 79°F | 7.4 ft | 7s | → E | +2.8 ft |
| 19:00 | 79°F | 7.5 ft | 7s | → E | +1.7 ft |
| 20:00 | 79°F | 7.6 ft | 7s | → E | +0.5 ft |