7-Day Tide Forecast
Folly Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 8665530. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Current water temperature: 79°F
Wednesday, Jun 3
| 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 |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:22 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:10 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 5:04 PM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:29 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 6:00 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 11:51 AM | High | 4.3 ft |
| 5:47 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:08 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 6:41 AM | Low | 0.6 ft |
| 12:36 PM | High | 4.4 ft |
| 6:38 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:52 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 7:27 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 1:27 PM | High | 4.6 ft |
| 7:36 PM | Low | 0.9 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:42 AM | High | 5.0 ft |
| 8:16 AM | Low | 0.3 ft |
| 2:21 PM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 8:40 PM | Low | 0.8 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:35 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 9:07 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 3:18 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 9:45 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Charleston County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.