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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.
82°F water · 84°F air
Full NWS forecast for Today
Mostly sunny, with a high near 84. East wind 6 to 12 mph.
Tonight
Partly cloudy, with a low around 77. South wind 6 to 10 mph.
Weather
- 84°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — mostly sunny
Water
- 82°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
81 /100
great
80 Swim
81 Sunbathe
87 Walk
85 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.0 ft above predicted
Observed water level is running higher than the astronomical tide prediction. Expect a narrower beach, faster-rising water, and stronger near-shore currents than the tide chart suggests.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
84°F
Clear
Wind
6 to 12 mph
E
Rain
2%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
82°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
5:54 PM
5.6 ft · in 3.2h
Barometer
30.08 inHg
Rising 1.4 hPa / 3h
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 4mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:13 AM
Sunset
8:31 PM
Moon · 80%
Waxing Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03 AM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 11:16 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 5:54 PM | High | 5.6 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
28%
46
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Sunny
25%
38
88°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
29%
46
85°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
30%
46
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Sunny
15%
85
85°
Sunny
6%
85
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 6 to 12 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 82°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
8:20 PM - 10:20 PM
Minor
2:20 AM - 3:20 AM
Major
8:50 AM - 10:50 AM
Minor
4:40 PM - 5:40 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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