83°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
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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
Skip the beach today.
Thunderstorms · 83°F water · 83°F air
Full NWS forecast for This Afternoon
A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly sunny, with a high near 83. East wind around 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
A chance of showers and thunderstorms before 8pm, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between 8pm and 10pm, then a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms between 10pm and midnight, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms between midnight and 2am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 79. Southeast wind 6 to 17 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Weather
- 83°F air — ideal beach weather
- 37% rain — pop-up showers possible
- 20 mph wind — breezy — anchor everything
Water
- 83°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
23 /100
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16 Swim
38 Sunbathe
16 Walk
14 Fish
25 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Water level 0.8 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
83°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Wind
20 mph
E
Rain
37%
This Afternoon
UV Peak
9 Very High
High 12 PM–03 PM · burn in ~22m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
83°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:31 PM
6.5 ft · in 14m
Barometer
30.25 inHg
1025 hPa · buoy 41033
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:59 AM
Sunset
7:34 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:00 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 7:06 AM | High | 5.8 ft |
| 1:09 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 7:31 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:49 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 7:58 AM | High | 6.1 ft |
| 2:03 PM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 8:18 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:34 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 8:47 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 2:54 PM | Low | -0.0 ft |
| 9:02 PM | High | 6.3 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:18 AM | Low | 0.1 ft |
| 9:34 AM | High | 6.3 ft |
| 3:42 PM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 9:44 PM | High | 6.1 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:58 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 10:19 AM | High | 6.3 ft |
| 4:28 PM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 10:25 PM | High | 5.8 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:37 AM | Low | 0.4 ft |
| 11:03 AM | High | 6.2 ft |
| 5:13 PM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:06 PM | High | 5.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:15 AM | Low | 0.7 ft |
| 11:46 AM | High | 6.0 ft |
| 5:59 PM | Low | 1.1 ft |
| 11:49 PM | High | 5.2 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8665530, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
26%
43
85°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
34
84°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
22
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
54%
26
86°
Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
37%
36
85°
Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
40%
32
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 9 — very high
- recommended Beach shelter or anchored canopy 20 mph wind — umbrellas will flip
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 83°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 37% rain chance
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
10:50 PM - 12:50 AM
Minor
5:00 AM - 6:00 AM
Major
11:10 AM - 1:10 PM
Minor
6:30 PM - 7:30 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
Frequently Asked
Is it safe to swim at Folly Beach today?
Folly Beach shows a live water-quality reading (bacteria levels) and today's swim-safety score at the top of this page, refreshed on every update. Seasonal lifeguards patrol the swim area in summer — follow their flags. Always review the current advisories, surf, and rip-current notes before getting in the water.
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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