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St. Andrew's Beach
4.5★ · 52 Google ratings · Jekyll Island, Georgia
✓ Restrooms✓ Showers✓ Good for kids
At a glance
Parking
Reported adequate
Access
6am to 2:30am
Walk
0.5 miles · 11 min
Restrooms
Yes · 240 ft away
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Tide
7 ft range today
Children
Reported good for young kids
Water quality
Poor · 67% of 3 over the limit · 2025
Crowds
Quietest Wed 7pm
Map of St. Andrew's Beach
Guide
Good to know
Fewer crowds on weekdays
This beach stays quieter than other Jekyll Island beaches because most tourists go to beachfront hotel areas.
Reported good with little kids
Visitors often mention shallow or calm water. This is what reviewers report, not a safety assessment.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Some shade is available
Visitors mention trees, cliffs or umbrellas to get out of the sun.Mentioned by 2 visitors · 2023–2026
Pack insect repellent for sunset visits
Mosquitoes and small insects emerge heavily as the sun begins to set on the beach.
Best for exploring, not swimming
The shallow, calm water is ideal for wading, identifying marine life, and spotting dolphins, but brown water.
Arrive for sunset viewing
The wildlife viewing platform offers excellent sunset views, though it can get crowded and may have smokers present.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
79°F · clear
Water
85°F · modelled, no buoy nearby
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
6 mph from the SE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
8 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 02:11 | High tide | ↑ |
| 08:33 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:52 | High tide | ↑ |
| 21:31 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:39 AM.
Crowds
When it gets busy
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Plan your visit
📍 S Riverview Dr, Jekyll Island, GA 31527
🌊 Water 0.5 miles away, about 11 min walk
🚽 Restrooms 240 ft away
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at St. Andrew's Beach?
775 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 9 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does St. Andrew's Beach have restrooms?
Restrooms are mapped 240 ft from the listing.
When is St. Andrew's Beach least busy?
Google visit patterns put the quietest hour at Wed 7pm and the busiest at Fri 6pm.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
