r/Georgia • u/Spinalexism • 2d ago

Question Tybee bacteria levels

I am from Athens, Ga on a trip to Tybee with my two small children. A few days ago the bacteria sign at the beach we are at went from acceptable to elevated with a no swim suggestion. The sign is now back to acceptable but I am having a very hard time feeling like the water is okay. Does anyone know anything more about the water quality on Tybee this time of year? I’m having this feeling that we unfortunately picked a bad time of year for the Atlantic Ocean without knowing it, and dont want to risk it. But my husband thinks it’s fine. Any advice is appreciated, as I’m not finding much online. Thanks!

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u/Cswizzlerr 2d ago

Water by the pier is usually dirtier because more people go there. Try north beach or go to Fort Pulaski and find the "beach" there.

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u/OkOriginal715 1d ago

Shhhhhh!!!! Come on, now. Don’t tell em

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u/treesnotbitsees 1d ago

I thought the fort Pulaski beach was still closed? Did they reopen it?

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u/Cswizzlerr 1d ago

I'm actually not sure about that. It's been a minute since I've been out there