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Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island
4.0★ · 248 Google ratings · Jekyll Island, Georgia
✓ Parking✓ Restrooms✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
425 yd away
Restrooms
Yes · 550 yd away
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Sand
100 ft from the water to the back
Crowds
Quietest Thu 8am
Map of Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island
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1Parking475 yd from the listing
Guide
Good to know
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 11 visitors · 2018–2026
Visit at low tide for better hunting
Reviewers consistently report finding more shark teeth and having better access to the beach at low tide.
Bike or plan for a mile walk
The trail is flat and easy but takes 15-25 minutes on foot, while biking takes about 5 minutes.
Wear closed-toe shoes, not flip-flops
The beach is covered entirely in sharp oyster shells that can cut feet; one review describes someone needing medical attention.
Bring bug spray for dusk hours
Insects become intense as the sun approaches evening, with multiple reviewers reporting dozens of itchy bites.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
78°F · clear
Water
86°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SSE
Shelter
Cross-shore · wind running along the beach
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:34 | High tide | ↑ |
| 09:11 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 15:18 | High tide | ↑ |
| 22:12 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:23 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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📍 Jekyll Island, GA 31527
🅿 Parking 425 yd from the listing
🚽 Restrooms 550 yd away
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Questions
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Where do you park at Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island?
The nearest mapped parking area is 425 yd from the listed location. Positions come from OpenStreetMap, not from review text.
How far is the walk to the water at Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island?
0.7 miles in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 15 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 550 yd from the listing.
When is Sharktooth Beach on Jekyll Island least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Thu 8am and the busiest at Mon 11am.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
