Amid the peace and serenity of Jekyll Island is an exciting family attraction – Summer Waves Water Park. Known for its cool, refreshing waters, clean surroundings, and amazing views of the Jekyll River, Summer Waves offers a variety of ways to beat the heat this season. From lazy laps around Turtle Creek to high-speed thrills down Pirate’s Passage, there’s no limit to the special memories you’ll make. Whether it’s your family, friends or group – come on in. The water’s perfect.
Tickets for children ages 3 and under are $2.50. Includes a swim diaper.
| Sun | Mon | Tue | Wed | Thu | Fri | Sat |
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29 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 30 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 1 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 2 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 3 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 4 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 5 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. |
6 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 7 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 8 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 9 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 10 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 11 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 12 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. |
13 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 14 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 15 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 16 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 17 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 18 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 19 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. |
20 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 21 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 22 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 23 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 24 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 25 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 26 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. |
27 Open 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | 28 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 29 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 30 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 31 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | 1 | 2 Open 11 a.m.-6 p.m. |
Inclement weather is always a possibility with visiting an amusement or water park.
Summer Waves management reserves the right to close attractions when weather conditions do not permit safe operation of the park.
If attractions are closed for 90 continuous minutes, a rain pass may be issued at the park exit, for general admission tickets, and can be redeemed at a later date of choice.
Admission fees are non-refundable.
If severe weather causes the park to remain closed for the entirety of a day it would otherwise be open, a refund can be requested at tickets.summerwaves.com for the general admission ticket purchased.
Lockers are not required, however Summer Waves is not responsible for lost or stolen items.
Locker rentals are non-refundable.
It’s always important to protect your skin from the sun and bring sun protection with you. Sunscreen, hats and cover-ups are also available for purchase at the Surf Shop.
Take precaution against heat-related illnesses and also be sure to drink plenty of water and cool off regularly.
Small, snack-size items are allowed inside the park, but no large food or beverage items will be permitted. Bottled water and baby food are also permitted.
Please ask for a re-entry stamp upon exiting the park to utilize outside picnic areas for outside food consumption.
Have special dietary needs? We want to help! Please ask for a manager for assistance.
Summer Waves is a non-smoking facility. Smoking is permitted ONLY in designated areas located outside the park.
If exiting the park to smoke, please ask an attendant for a re-entry stamp and information on designated smoking areas.
GA Swim Code requires all children ages 3 and under to wear approved swim diapers regardless of whether or not the child is potty trained. Swim diapers are required for entry to the park and must be purchased to ensure compliance with the Department of Public Health’s safety standard.
Disposable diapers are not permitted in place of swim diapers.
We do not offer birthday packages, but we do offer group rates Sundays – Fridays with a minimum of 25 people. Call the office at 912.635.2074 for group sales.
Upon arrival, group reservations may sign-up for a one-hour time slot for the Birthday Pavilion. Guests who book a cabana may utilize the cabana for a birthday (maintaining the max capacity restrictions) or may use the Birthday Pavilion.
Guests who don’t make a group reservation or reserve a cabana, may utilize the picnic tables located outside of the park.
Cake/cupcakes, bottled water, and paper products are allowed in the park to celebrate a birthday if you have a confirmed group reservation or reserved a cabana.
Guests who don’t make a group reservation or reserve a cabana, may utilize the picnic tables located outside of the park.
We suggest guests bring swimwear, sunscreen, hats, towels, small snacks, and water bottles.
Please be aware that loose items including sunglasses, goggles, sandals/flip-flops, and hats are not permitted on the slides.
Service animals are allowed in the park. The handler is responsible for caring for and supervising the service animal, which includes toileting, andmaintaining control of animal at all times. Service animals are not permitted to enter pools. Emotional support animals are not permitted in the park.
Yes, coolers are allowed and may only contain bottled water and/or food/bottles for babies. All coolers are subject to search upon arrival. Guests will be asked to remove any items not permitted in the park and leave in their vehicles.
Yes, wagons are allowed in the park and are subject to search upon arrival. Guests will be asked to remove any items not permitted in the park and leave in their vehicles.
All guests are required to purchase an admission ticket to enter the park, regardless of whether they plan to enter the pools. We do not offer a spectator-only ticket.
Yes, guests may bring chairs to the park. However, tents are not allowed to be brought in the park.
In addition to their main location offering subs, salads, hotdogs, pizza, chips, cookies, and drinks, Larry’s Giant Subs has several smaller huts offering ice cream treats, pretzels, chips, popcorn, drinks, Italian ice, and smoothies.
If the park temporarily closes due to lightning, and a cabana was occupied for less than two hours, a cabana rain pass will be issued. Cabana rain passes are not issued for cabanas already occupied for two hours or more.
Online! Summer Waves tickets are available at tickets.summerwaves.com. Visitors are strongly encouraged to purchase tickets in advance to ensure entry.
Due to limited occupancy, tickets not purchased in advance online are subject to park capacity. We cannot guarantee entry will be available if park capacity has been reached.
Lockers may be purchased by cash or credit card from the Locker Kiosk located in the Locker Area near the entrance of the park. Additional lockers are located near Shark Tooth Cove.
PRICING
Small (12″x12″): $12
Medium (12″x18″): $15
Large(15″x24″): $18
Yes, you can arrive day-of, but due to limited capacity, annual pass holders are strongly encouraged to arrive early to ensure space is available and before the park reaches capacity. Pass holders are subject to park capacity limitations.
Yes, entry is $2.50 for children 3 years old and under, and includes the swim diaper.
GA Swim Code requires all children ages 3 and under to wear approved swim diapers regardless of whether or not the child is potty trained. Swim diapers are required for entry to the park to ensure compliance with the Department of Public Health’s safety standard.
Disposable diapers are not permitted in place of swim diapers.
Yes, group tickets are available. Call us at 912.635.2074 for group sales.
Important Group Information:
1) Group admission is only available Sundays-Fridays (not Saturdays).
2) Must call the office to make a group reservation at least one week prior to arrival, subject to park capacity.
3) Minimum of 25 people, not including children ages 3 and under as they are free for their admission with a swim diaper.
4) Rate $22 per person, subject to sales tax.
5) Group leader makes one payment for the entire group at the Group Sales Window. Individual payments are not accepted.
6) Number of people in the group must be confirmed 72 hours prior to arrival.
7) No walk-up groups allowed.
8) Group and birthday reservations will check-in at the Group Sales window, reserve the Birthday Pavilion for one-hour and bring a cake or cupcakes, bottled waters and paper products.
We offer a 10% military discount on general admission tickets with an active or veterans military ID.
Cabana reservations may be rescheduled by calling 912.635.2074 no later than 5:00 p.m. the day before arrival. Rescheduled cabanas are not eligible for a refund.
Cancellation of a cabana must be done by calling 912.635.2074. Full refunds will be given for notifications received no later than 5:00 p.m. two days prior to scheduled arrival date.
The sales office is open during regular park hours, but access will be limited to two families at one time. Please knock prior to entering.
Summer Waves has a complete First Aid station, with medically-trained staff, located at the entrance to the park. Entrance will be limited to one person in the First Aid station at a time and all persons will be required to have their temperature checked if receiving assistance.
Refuel and recharge with subs, fresh salads, and delicious sides at Summer Waves’ official on-site dining option, Larry’s Giant Subs! Snack huts are also located throughout the park.
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