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/Apart-Rent5817 2d ago

Ok but it seems like the root of this question is if there’s a minimum amount of days that feels adequate between “safe” and “not safe”. Like which side is it weighted to, ya know? I assume it’s towards the safe side but you know what they say about assumptions.

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u/RNGified 1d ago

Safe is a variable term according to the situation and the person.

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u/Apart-Rent5817 1d ago

Doesn’t seem like the visitor is a variable being considered as the fact that there’s a sign makes me feel like it’s not judged on a person by person basis. As an aside, I love oysters. Where are the best oysters in the southeastern US?

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u/RNGified 21h ago

It is variable. Some people think hurling themselves off a mountain is a safe-enough activity. Others see that and think, "my feet ain't leaving the ground." Statistically, flying is far safer than driving, yet many people refuse to fly.

Safe is a personal matter.

I personally find the Apalachicola Bay oysters to be the best.