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Can you swim at South Dunes Beach (Jekyll) today?

7.0GOOD

Good · 7.0

Wave height: 1.8m – Be cautious of strong waves

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  • Wave height: 1.8m – Be cautious of strong waves

Swim brief

Conditions look good right now: 7.0 out of 10. Water is 72 °F, measured at NDBC buoy 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)) (41112). Rough waves around 6.0 ft, moderate wind at 13 mph. Air 65 °F, UV 0 (low).

Written from the readings below. Not a safety guarantee: follow lifeguards and posted signs.

The readings

  • Water temperature
    72 °F
    NDBC buoy 41112 (Offshore Fernandina Beach, FL (132)) (41112) (measured) · fetched
    Glass
  • Water quality
    No reading
    Advisories are published by the state beach program (see below)
    –
  • Waves
    6.0 ft
    Open-Meteo Marine (model) · fetched
    Fair
  • Wind
    13 mph
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Glass
  • Air temperature
    65 °F
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    Good
  • UV index
    UV 0 · low
    Open-Meteo Forecast (model) · fetched
    –
  • Thunderstorms
    No reading
    No source reported a value
    –
  • Weather alerts
    No reading
    Weather provider does not report alerts
    Glass

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Questions about South Dunes Beach (Jekyll)

Is it safe to swim at South Dunes Beach (Jekyll) today?

Swimmable can't tell you a spot is safe; conditions change fast and no score is a guarantee. Right now its Swim Score is 7.0 out of 10 (Good), summarised from public weather, marine and water data. Check whether lifeguards are on duty and follow posted signs and flags.

What is the water temperature at South Dunes Beach (Jekyll)?

The latest reading is 72 °F. The page shows its source and when it was fetched.

Is the water clean at South Dunes Beach (Jekyll)?

This beach is monitored under the U.S. BEACH Act. Advisories and closures are published by the state or local program listed in EPA BEACON; check it before you swim.

How is the Swim Score calculated?

The score out of 10 combines water temperature, air temperature, UV, wind and weather, waves and weather alerts from public sources such as NOAA, NDBC and Open-Meteo. Missing readings are left out and shown as missing, never guessed.