Beach Weather in Folly Beach, Folly Island, United States

BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES
Best
Best
Best
Best
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Tan
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
20°
Swim
Sea
21°
Swim
Sea
26°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
28°
Swim
Sea
27°
Swim
Sea
25°
Swim
Sea
23°
Swim
Sea
22°
Swim
BEACH WEATHER FORECAST
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 12° 11° 10° 15° 17° 15° 11°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 11° 11°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 11° 11° 14° 16° 15° 16°
14% 14% 65% 100% 48% 100% 19% 10%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
16° 16° 16° 17° 21° 21° 20° 19°
11% 37% 54% 18% 49% 88% 82% 81%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 21° 20° 20° 19° 18° 14°
78% 100% 66% 100% 71% 59% 45% 20%
0.3mm 0.2mm 0.4mm 0.9mm 1.3mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
17°
17°
17°
17°
17°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 11° 13° 13° 11°
5% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 0%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10° 12° 14° 14° 13°
0% 0% 0% 11% 30% 19% 6% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Wed 6th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
32
kmh
33
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
30
kmh
33
kmh
27
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.9m
1.0m
0.8m
7.0s 6.9s 4.6s 4.7s 8.8s 8.5s 8.4s 8.3s
Thu 7th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
31
kmh
30
kmh
24
kmh
17
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
13
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.7m
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.5m
8.1s 8.1s 7.9s 8.0s 5.1s 8.4s 8.4s 8.3s
Fri 8th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
0.5m
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
0.3m
8.3s 8.2s 8.4s 8.5s 8.5s 8.5s 9.4s 9.4s
Sat 9th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
4
kmh
6
kmh
5
kmh
11
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
23
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.6m
9.2s 9.2s 3.2s 3.5s 3.6s 11.1s 10.8s 10.5s
Sun 10th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
31
kmh
38
kmh
44
kmh
42
kmh
47
kmh
44
kmh
35
kmh
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.4m
1.7m
1.4m
1.7m
1.5m
10.3s 10.2s 10.1s 10.1s 7.5s 8.4s 7.6s 7.9s
Mon 11th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30
kmh
26
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
1.3m
1.1m
1.0m
1.5m
1.6m
1.5m
1.5m
1.5m
8.1s 8.1s 8.1s 8.0s 8.0s 8.2s 8.3s 8.3s
Tue 12th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
24
kmh
25
kmh
26
kmh
1.3m
1.4m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.6m
1.7m
1.8m
8.5s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.6s 8.5s
Wed 6th December
1:55 AM 8:28 AM 2:03 PM 8:57 PM
1.40 0.40 1.50 0.30
Thu 7th December
2:49 AM 9:27 AM 2:54 PM 9:46 PM
1.50 0.30 1.50 0.20
Fri 8th December
3:39 AM 10:23 AM 3:45 PM 10:34 PM
1.60 0.30 1.50 0.20
Sat 9th December
4:28 AM 11:15 AM 4:34 PM 11:20 PM
1.70 0.20 1.50 0.10
Sun 10th December
5:15 AM 12:05 PM 5:22 PM
1.80 0.20 1.50
Mon 11th December
12:06 AM 6:02 AM 12:53 PM 6:08 PM
0.10 1.80 0.10 1.50
Tue 12th December
12:51 AM 6:48 AM 1:40 PM 6:55 PM
0.00 1.90 0.10 1.50
Wed 6th December
17°
0.0mm
25kmh NNW
0%
Thu 7th December
15°
0.0mm
7kmh NNE
0%
Fri 8th December
16°
0.0mm
6kmh WSW
46%
Sat 9th December
21°
0.0mm
10kmh SSE
52%
Sun 10th December
21°
3.4mm
39kmh SSW
67%
Mon 11th December
13°
0.0mm
14kmh NNE
0%
Tue 12th December
14°
0.0mm
19kmh NNE
9%
Wed 13th December
16°
0.4mm
26kmh NE
66%
Thu 14th December
16°
0.7mm
26kmh NNE
85%
Fri 15th December
18°
5.4mm
30kmh ENE
99%
Sat 16th December
13°
3.6mm
20kmh SE
94%
Sun 17th December
13°
0.0mm
26kmh WNW
43%
Mon 18th December
15°
0.0mm
24kmh NW
5%
Tue 19th December
15°
0.0mm
9kmh NNW
14%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 16° which is a little too chilly for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water. There will be 5 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

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

Holiday at Folly Beach, Folly Island, Charleston County, South Carolina

Folly Beach is a beautiful beach destination located on Folly Island in Charleston County, South Carolina. The beach offers a variety of activities and attractions for both relaxation and adventure seekers.

Beach Type

Folly Beach features a mix of soft golden sand and areas with coarser sands. It is not known for having powdery white sand like some other beach destinations but still provides a comfortable and enjoyable experience for sunbathing and strolling along the shore. The waters are generally calm, making it suitable for swimming and various water sports.

Snorkeling and Diving

While Folly Beach does not have extensive rocky areas or coral reefs directly offshore, there are nearby spots that offer snorkeling and diving opportunities. The fish prefer rocky environments or reefs; therefore, you may need to take a short boat trip to access such locations around the island. Some popular spots include the Folly Beach Pier area or heading out to nearby Morris Island.

Popular Beach Activities

  1. Surfing: Folly Beach is known as one of the best surfing spots on the East Coast of the United States. Both beginners and experienced surfers can enjoy the waves here. Several local surf shops offer lessons and equipment rentals.

  2. Stand-up Paddleboarding (SUP): With its calm waters, Folly Beach is an excellent location to try stand-up paddleboarding. Rentals are available at various locations along the beach.

  3. Kayaking: Explore the surrounding marshes or take a guided tour with one of the local kayak rental companies.

  4. Fishing: Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy casting their lines off the Folly Beach Pier or booking a deep-sea fishing charter.

  5. Beach Volleyball: There are several beach volleyball courts available for public use along Folly Beach.

  6. Biking: Rent a bike and explore the island's scenic paths and trails.

Accommodation Options

Folly Beach offers a range of accommodation options, including beachfront hotels, vacation rentals, and charming bed & breakfasts. Some popular areas to stay include:

  1. Beachfront: Staying in a beachfront hotel or rental property allows you to have direct access to the sandy shores and stunning ocean views.

  2. Downtown Folly Beach: Staying in downtown Folly Beach puts you within walking distance of various restaurants, shops, and attractions.

  3. Folly River Area: For a more tranquil experience, consider staying near the Folly River area, where you'll find quieter accommodations surrounded by nature.

Beach Amenities

Folly Beach offers various amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:

  • Public restrooms
  • Outdoor showers
  • Picnic areas
  • Beach chair and umbrella rentals
  • Lifeguard stations (seasonal)
  • Free public parking (limited)
  • Wheelchair accessibility

So pack your bags and head to Folly Beach for an unforgettable beach holiday filled with sun, surf, and relaxation!

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