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Charleston County, SC · Atlantic Ocean
Folly Beach
101 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Charleston's beach — 15 minutes from downtown, scrappy-surfer character, the 1,049-foot Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier (rebuilt 2022), and the Washout, one of Charleston's premier surf breaks. Eclectic shops and seafood shacks on Center Street.
Today's Conditions
Ideal for a beach walk.
84°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 84. South wind around 16 mph.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Partly cloudy, with a low around 81. Southwest wind around 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 50%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 84°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 11 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
83 /100
great
84 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
63 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
16 mph
S
Rain
6%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
11 Extreme
High 11 AM–04 PM · burn in ~18m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
85°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
Water
Water Temp
84°F
Swimming weather
Wave Height
2.6 ft
8s · ESE swell
Barometer
30.14 inHg
1021 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 4mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 89%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:12 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 5:52 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 12:00 PM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 6:39 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
37%
46
87°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
15%
53
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
50%
34
85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
25%
46
84°
Sunny
8%
85
85°
Sunny
6%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 11 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 84°F
Always remember water bottle, trash bag (leave no trace).
Best Fishing Times Today
Solunar theory: fish activity peaks at moon transits (major) and moonrise/moonset (minor). All times local.
Major
9:10 PM - 11:10 PM
Minor
2:50 AM - 3:50 AM
Major
9:40 AM - 11:40 AM
Minor
5:40 PM - 6:40 PM
Beach Info
Parking
Paid public lots and metered street parking. Pier lot is the most popular.
Dogs
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 6 PM, May 1 – September 30. On-leash only at all permitted times (no off-leash voice-control provision per Folly ordinance). Pier is always off-limits to dogs.
Entry Fee
Free
Address
101 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439
Amenities
7-Day Tide Chart →
Full high/low predictions for the next week at Folly Beach.
7-Day Weather →
Extended forecast for Folly Beach from the National Weather Service.
Frequently Asked
Is Folly Beach dog-friendly?
Dogs prohibited on the beach 10 AM – 6 PM, May 1 – September 30. On-leash only at all permitted times (no off-leash voice-control provision per Folly ordinance). Pier is always off-limits to dogs.
Is there an entry fee at Folly Beach?
Entry to Folly Beach is free.
Are there lifeguards at Folly Beach?
Yes. Seasonal lifeguards patrol Folly Beach during the summer swim season (typically Memorial Day through Labor Day). Outside that window, swim at your own risk.
What amenities are at Folly Beach?
Amenities at Folly Beach include lifeguards, pier, restaurants, shops, restrooms, surf school.
When is the water warmest at Folly Beach?
Atlantic water temperatures peak in August. Northern beaches (ME, NH, MA) run cool — typically 60-68°F at the summer peak. Mid-Atlantic (NJ, DE, MD, VA) hits 74-76°F. The Carolinas and Florida Atlantic warm into the 80s and stay swimmable from May through October.
Where is Folly Beach located?
Folly Beach is in Charleston County, SC, at 101 E Ashley Ave, Folly Beach, SC 29439.
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