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 not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 12° 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 lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 38%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 18kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

The Battery faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 05:15 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

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 sunshine and sunny skies with an average cloud cover of 43%.

THE BATTERY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 15° 17° 17° 15°
8% 100% 100% 100% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 16° 16° 13°
27% 58% 45% 34% 71% 100% 50% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
12°
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
-3° -3° -0°
0% 0% 1% 1% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 10°
0% 0% 0% 9% 1% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 14° 16° 15° 13°
0% 4% 0% 11% 10% 9% 10% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 12° 14° 18° 20° 18° 16°
0% 1% 4% 5% 0% 0% 4% 27%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15° 14° 14° 16° 19° 20° 19° 17°
41% 6% 4% 5% 4% 4% 4% 32%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
14°
Sat 13th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
15
kmh
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 8.1s 8.2s 8.1s 7.9s 7.9s
Sun 14th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
15
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
25
kmh
27
kmh
35
kmh
38
kmh
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
1.5m
1.7m
7.8s 7.8s 7.8s 7.9s 4.1s 4.1s 9.5s 9.4s
Mon 15th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
27
kmh
22
kmh
22
kmh
15
kmh
5
kmh
5
kmh
4
kmh
1.4m
1.2m
1.1m
1.2m
0.6m
1.1m
1.0m
0.9m
9.4s 9.7s 8.7s 8.3s 8.3s 9.1s 9.3s 9.4s
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
4
kmh
6
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
6
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
9.5s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s 9.5s 10.0s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
8
kmh
10
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
10.0s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.8s 9.7s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
0.5m
0.5m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
9.7s 9.5s 9.5s 9.4s 9.3s 9.2s 7.1s 6.3s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
6
kmh
10
kmh
11
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.2m
1.1m
6.3s 6.9s 7.6s 7.9s 8.1s 8.1s 8.2s 8.2s
Sat 13th December
2:48 AM 8:55 AM 2:51 PM 9:11 PM
1.55 0.23 1.46 0.14
Sun 14th December
3:40 AM 9:50 AM 3:40 PM 9:57 PM
1.59 0.22 1.42 0.13
Mon 15th December
4:29 AM 10:43 AM 4:30 PM 10:42 PM
1.63 0.20 1.40 0.11
Tue 16th December
5:16 AM 11:31 AM 5:17 PM 11:24 PM
1.67 0.16 1.40 0.09
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 13th December
18°
0.0mm
12kmh WSW
38%
Sun 14th December
17°
0.0mm
21kmh WNW
48%
Mon 15th December
0.0mm
15kmh NE
0%
Tue 16th December
13°
0.0mm
6kmh WNW
1%
Wed 17th December
17°
0.0mm
7kmh W
5%
Thu 18th December
21°
0.0mm
8kmh W
5%
Fri 19th December
21°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
12%
Sat 20th December
20°
0.0mm
5kmh WSW
61%
Sun 21st December
20°
0.4mm
15kmh SW
74%
Mon 22nd December
23°
0.0mm
8kmh WSW
50%
Tue 23rd December
23°
0.0mm
10kmh S
32%
Wed 24th December
23°
0.0mm
10kmh SW
51%
Thu 25th December
22°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
40%
Fri 26th December
22°
0.0mm
8kmh S
58%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 19° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible on some days. The average water temperature will be 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea. There will be no rainy days at all. Average cloud cover will be 34%.

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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