89°
Mostly Sunny then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
31%
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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 · 86°F water
Full NWS forecast for Today
A chance of showers and thunderstorms after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 89. Heat index values as high as 103. Southwest wind 9 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.
Tonight
Showers and thunderstorms likely before 11pm, then showers and thunderstorms likely between 11pm and 1am, then a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 80. West wind 7 to 16 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.
Weather
- 89°F air — hot — hydrate and seek shade
- 31% rain — pop-up showers possible
Water
- 86°F water — warm — full-day swim weather
Safety
- Thunderstorms — stay off the water when storms approach
- UV 10 (extreme) — spf 50+ mandatory, limit mid-day exposure
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18 Swim
44 Sunbathe
21 Walk
31 Fish
28 Photo
Best for sunbathing today
Atmosphere
Air Temp
89°F
Clear
Wind
9 to 16 mph
SW
Rain
31%
Today
UV Peak
10 Very High
High 11 AM–03 PM · burn in ~20m
Burn-free before 09 AM & after 05 PM
Tomorrow
84°F
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
Water
Water Temp
86°F
Swimming weather
Next High Tide
7:04 PM
6.4 ft · in 3.8h
Barometer
30.10 inHg
1019 hPa
Water Quality
Clean
10 MPN/100mL · Enterococcus
USGS · sampled 4mo ago
Sun & Moon
Sunrise
6:20 AM
Sunset
8:29 PM
Moon · 5%
Waning Crescent
Spring tides — bigger range
Tides
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:38 AM | Low | 0.2 ft |
| 6:24 AM | High | 4.7 ft |
| 12:32 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 7:04 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 1:37 AM | Low | -0.1 ft |
| 7:27 AM | High | 4.9 ft |
| 1:32 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 8:02 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:32 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 8:27 AM | High | 5.1 ft |
| 2:30 PM | Low | -0.8 ft |
| 8:58 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:25 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 9:26 AM | High | 5.2 ft |
| 3:26 PM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 9:53 PM | High | 6.5 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:15 AM | Low | -0.5 ft |
| 10:24 AM | High | 5.3 ft |
| 4:20 PM | Low | -0.6 ft |
| 10:44 PM | High | 6.2 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:03 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 11:19 AM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 5:13 PM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 11:33 PM | High | 5.9 ft |
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:50 AM | Low | -0.3 ft |
| 12:13 PM | High | 5.4 ft |
| 6:07 PM | Low | 0.1 ft |
High/low predictions from NOAA station 8665530, refreshed on every build. Times shown local.
7-Day Beach Day Forecast
84°
Slight Chance Rain Showers then Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
43%
32
83°
Showers And Thunderstorms Likely
59%
25
86°
Mostly Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
21%
42
90°
Sunny
9%
75
90°
Sunny
12%
74
89°
Sunny then Slight Chance Showers And Thunderstorms
22%
38
What to Bring Today
- critical SPF 50 sunscreen UV index 10 — very high
- recommended Sturdy umbrella + sand anchor 9 to 16 mph wind
- optional Swimsuit - water is swimmable Water is 86°F
- optional Light cover-up, watch for pop-ups 31% rain chance
- critical Extra water / electrolytes 89°F - heat risk
- recommended Cooling towel or hat sustained heat
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
10:10 PM - 12:10 AM
Minor
3:40 AM - 4:40 AM
Major
10:40 AM - 12:40 PM
Minor
7:00 PM - 8:00 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
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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