Beach Weather in The Battery, Charleston, United States

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Beach Weather Today in The Battery

Today the maximum temperature will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 74%.

The winds will be cross-off shore and very light at 9kmh from the North West.

The Battery faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:16 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in The Battery

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be no rainy days at all this weekend. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 1%.

THE BATTERY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 15° 15° 14°
9% 9% 100% 83% 97% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 17° 18° 19° 18° 17°
81% 56% 48% 73% 100% 100% 99% 99%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 3.6mm 6.1mm 9.0mm 9.6mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17° 18° 17° 18° 21° 21° 17° 12°
100% 68% 55% 74% 36% 0% 0% 0%
3.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 15° 16° 14° 13°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 11° 15° 17° 16° 14°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 5% 10% 3%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 11° 10° 10° 11° 12° 11°
2% 0% 1% 1% 2% 4% 11% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 12° 11°
6% 12% 22% 25% 38% 59% 49% 35%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.4m
9.6s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s 9.6s 9.6s 9.6s 9.5s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
14
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.2m
0.1m
9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 7.7s 9.1s 9.1s 6.9s 7.1s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
33
kmh
30
kmh
26
kmh
31
kmh
25
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
1.3m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.5m
0.5m
7.2s 7.5s 7.9s 7.6s 7.8s 7.6s 7.1s 7.3s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
1
kmh
4
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.5m
8.1s 8.4s 8.5s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s 8.4s 8.6s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.9m
8.6s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.7s 8.6s 8.7s 8.8s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
28
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.9m
8.7s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 11.2s 12.3s 12.2s 12.2s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
10
kmh
1.0m
0.7m
1.0m
0.7m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
0.9m
12.2s 11.2s 7.6s 9.3s 7.8s 6.2s 6.1s 6.0s
Wed 17th December
5:59 AM 12:16 PM 6:01 PM
1.70 0.13 1.41
Thu 18th December
12:05 AM 6:39 AM 12:58 PM 6:43 PM
0.07 1.73 0.10 1.41
Fri 19th December
12:45 AM 7:19 AM 1:38 PM 7:23 PM
0.04 1.73 0.09 1.41
Sat 20th December
1:23 AM 7:57 AM 2:17 PM 8:01 PM
0.03 1.73 0.08 1.40
Sun 21st December
2:02 AM 8:34 AM 2:54 PM 8:38 PM
0.01 1.71 0.09 1.39
Mon 22nd December
2:40 AM 9:09 AM 3:30 PM 9:13 PM
0.01 1.68 0.09 1.38
Tue 23rd December
3:19 AM 9:43 AM 4:07 PM 9:50 PM
0.01 1.66 0.08 1.39
Wed 17th December
15°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
74%
Thu 18th December
19°
28.3mm
14kmh SSE
82%
Fri 19th December
23°
3.2mm
24kmh W
41%
Sat 20th December
17°
0.0mm
6kmh E
0%
Sun 21st December
18°
0.0mm
10kmh W
2%
Mon 22nd December
13°
0.0mm
23kmh NE
4%
Tue 23rd December
13°
0.0mm
18kmh NE
30%
Wed 24th December
19°
0.0mm
10kmh W
41%
Thu 25th December
20°
0.0mm
11kmh SSW
11%
Fri 26th December
21°
0.0mm
18kmh WSW
1%
Sat 27th December
21°
0.0mm
16kmh WSW
19%
Sun 28th December
21°
0.0mm
18kmh W
26%
Mon 29th December
18°
0.0mm
5kmh WNW
7%
Tue 30th December
17°
0.0mm
6kmh SW
14%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 18° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 2 days of rain with an average of 15.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 25%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in The Battery don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

The Battery, Charleston Beach Holiday

The Battery is a historic landmark in Charleston, South Carolina, known for its beautiful antebellum homes, picturesque gardens, and scenic waterfront views. While the area itself does not have a beach in the traditional sense, there are several nearby beaches that you can visit during your holiday. Some of the most popular beaches near The Battery are Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach.

Beach Type

  • Sullivan's Island: This beach features light tan sand and gentle waves. It is perfect for families with children as the water is relatively calm.
  • Isle of Palms: This beach is known for its soft white sand and clear blue waters. The beach is wide and spacious enough to accommodate various activities.
  • Folly Beach: This beach has golden sand and offers a more lively atmosphere. It is popular among surfers and is also great for swimming.

Recommended Beach Activities

  • Sullivan's Island: Enjoy sunbathing or building sandcastles on the soft sand. The calm waters make it perfect for swimming or paddleboarding.
  • Isle of Palms: This beach is well-suited for activities like volleyball or frisbee. With its clear waters, it's also great for swimming and boogie boarding.
  • Folly Beach: Try your hand at surfing or rent a stand-up paddleboard to explore the waters. Fishing from the pier is another popular activity at this beach.

Accommodation

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on The Battery, you can find many accommodation options in downtown Charleston or near one of the mentioned beaches.

Suggested areas to stay

  • Downtown Charleston: Staying here will put you within walking distance to The Battery as well as other historic sites, restaurants, and shops.
  • Sullivan's Island/Isle of Palms: Opt for a rental property or beach house in these areas to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere while still being close to The Battery.
  • Folly Beach: Choose from various beachfront hotels or vacation rentals for a lively beach experience.

Beach Amenities

  • Sullivan's Island: Public restrooms, outdoor showers, and several restaurants nearby.
  • Isle of Palms: Public restrooms, showers, parking, and a variety of dining options within walking distance.
  • Folly Beach: Public restrooms, showers, ample parking, and numerous bars and restaurants nearby.

Although The Battery itself does not have a beach, it is located near several beautiful beaches that you can visit during your holiday. Each beach offers its unique charm and activities catering to visitors with different preferences.

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