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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.
NWS alert active · 78°F water · 75°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
Sunny, with a high near 75. East wind around 16 mph.
Tonight
Clear, with a low around 69. Northeast wind 6 to 16 mph.
Weather
- 75°F air — ideal beach weather
- Sunny skies — clear conditions
Water
- 78°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- NWS alert active — small craft advisory issued june 3 at 2:19pm edt until june 4 at 12:00am edt by nws charleston sc
69 /100
good
53 Swim
83 Sunbathe
87 Walk
36 Fish
80 Photo
Best for walking today
Water level 1.7 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.
Small Craft Small Craft Advisory
Small Craft Advisory issued June 3 at 2:19PM EDT until June 4 at 12:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Full NWS statement
* WHAT...Northeast winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...Until midnight EDT tonight. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Atmosphere
Air Temp
75°F
Clear
Wind
16 mph
E
Rain
0%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
8 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~25m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 06 PM
Tomorrow
77°F
Sunny
Water
Water Temp
78°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
10:54 PM
5.4 ft · in 1.5h
Barometer
30.20 inHg
1023 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 3mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:12 AM
Sunset
8:23 PM
Moon · 88%
Waning Gibbous
Neap tides — smaller range
Today's Tides
7-day chart →| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:45 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:31 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 4:24 PM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 10:54 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
77°
Sunny
0%
85
78°
Sunny
0%
85
79°
Mostly Sunny
2%
85
82°
Partly Sunny
13%
85
82°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
42%
34
79°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
52%
34
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 8 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 78°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.
Minor
10:20 PM - 11:20 PM
Major
2:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Minor
8:10 AM - 9:10 AM
Major
3:00 PM - 5:00 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.
Nearby Beaches
Updated · Data from NOAA, NWS