

Start 2026 with a splash at the 26th Annual Tybee Island Polar Plunge! Join locals and visitors for one of Tybee’s most loved New Year’s Day traditions as brave plungers take a dip in the Atlantic and the community comes together for a morning full of fun, laughter, and unforgettable memories. This is a family-friendly event you will not want to miss.

The 2026 Polar Plunge T-shirts are officially live, and they double as your registration for the plunge. Grab one, and you are all set to jump in!

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
Who’s ready to dive into 2026, Tybee style?

