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Tybee Polar Plunge 2026
January 1 @ 10:30 am – 1:00 pm EST
Get ready for the 26th Annual Tybee Island Polar Plunge! Dive into the excitement as brave participants take the plunge into the chilly waters of the Atlantic. This beloved tradition brings together locals and visitors for a day of fun and unforgettable memories. It’s the perfect way for the ENTIRE FAMILY to start off the New Year!
January 1, 2026
10:30 AM- Gangs of Goofs Costume Contest and Parade
12:00 PM- Polar Plunge!
(Volunteers will be on the Pier as early as 9:30 AM to hand out t-shirts!)
Tybee Island Pier
The 2026 Polar Plunge shirts are officially live for presale, and trust us, you need one!
Even better… purchasing your T-shirt also serves as your official registration for the Polar Plunge!
This year’s design features our signature polar bear and the channel marker that washed up on Tybee in October 2025, a true piece of Tybee history you can wear! 
Order yours today: https://loom.ly/8b39zG4
