Beach Weather in Folly Beach, Folly Island, United States

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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21°
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21°
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21°
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20°
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21°
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26°
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28°
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28°
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27°
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25°
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23°
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in Folly Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 25° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

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

Folly Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:13 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 Folly Beach

Today - Sunday the maximum daily temperatures will be 25° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

Today, Sunday will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 14%.

FOLLY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 23° 25° 26° 25° 23°
41% 0% 17% 5% 3% 21% 21% 6%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
19°
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 24° 25° 25° 24° 22°
6% 6% 2% 3% 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 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 21° 21° 24° 25° 25° 24° 22°
0% 0% 2% 3% 5% 5% 4% 4%
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 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 22° 24° 26° 26° 25° 23°
3% 9% 37% 25% 3% 5% 6% 8%
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 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 22° 24° 26° 26° 25° 23°
16% 21% 22% 5% 5% 6% 5% 8%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
19°
19°
19°
22°
21°
21°
23°
23°
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 22° 23° 24° 25° 26° 25° 24°
15% 46% 81% 78% 86% 84% 57% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
22°
23°
22°
21°
23°
22°
22°
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23° 23° 23° 25° 26° 27° 25° 24°
15% 43% 79% 82% 56% 17% 10% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
22°
21°
20°
21°
22°
21°
21°
21°
Sun 17th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
16
kmh
0.9m
0.8m
1.0m
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
7.5s 7.5s 4.7s 4.9s 7.9s 7.9s 7.8s 7.8s
Mon 18th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
9
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
0.6m
7.8s 7.8s 4.7s 5.0s 7.9s 7.9s 7.9s 13.5s
Tue 19th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
13
kmh
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.5m
13.6s 13.6s 7.9s 8.1s 8.3s 8.2s 8.2s 16.0s
Wed 20th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.6m
0.6m
0.6m
8.2s 8.2s 8.3s 8.3s 8.3s 15.0s 15.1s 15.2s
Thu 21st May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
13
kmh
6
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
10
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
0.6m
0.9m
0.9m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
8.2s 8.3s 5.0s 7.3s 8.5s 12.3s 10.4s 5.7s
Fri 22nd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
16
kmh
20
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
26
kmh
0.8m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
1.2m
7.0s 8.3s 5.8s 7.0s 8.2s 8.1s 5.6s 4.4s
Sat 23rd May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
31
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
31
kmh
32
kmh
33
kmh
31
kmh
1.2m
1.5m
1.5m
1.3m
1.1m
1.1m
1.3m
1.4m
6.9s 8.1s 11.5s 13.2s 9.7s 8.0s 11.3s 12.8s
Sun 17th May
3:01 AM 9:21 AM 3:00 PM 9:45 PM
-0.18 1.68 -0.29 2.18
Mon 18th May
3:54 AM 10:15 AM 3:52 PM 10:40 PM
-0.17 1.67 -0.27 2.15
Tue 19th May
4:47 AM 11:11 AM 4:47 PM 11:36 PM
-0.14 1.66 -0.21 2.08
Wed 20th May
5:41 AM 12:08 PM 5:44 PM
-0.09 1.64 -0.12
Thu 21st May
12:33 AM 6:37 AM 1:08 PM 6:44 PM
1.99 -0.03 1.63 -0.03
Fri 22nd May
1:30 AM 7:35 AM 2:09 PM 7:48 PM
1.88 0.01 1.63 0.06
Sat 23rd May
2:27 AM 8:32 AM 3:10 PM 8:53 PM
1.79 0.04 1.66 0.12
Sun 17th May
26°
0.0mm
15kmh S
14%
Mon 18th May
26°
0.0mm
13kmh ESE
2%
Tue 19th May
25°
0.0mm
15kmh ESE
2%
Wed 20th May
27°
0.0mm
9kmh SE
12%
Thu 21st May
27°
0.0mm
11kmh SE
11%
Fri 22nd May
26°
0.5mm
16kmh ESE
57%
Sat 23rd May
27°
0.0mm
12kmh SE
39%
Sun 24th May
27°
0.3mm
14kmh SSE
39%
Mon 25th May
27°
0.5mm
11kmh S
48%
Tue 26th May
26°
0.7mm
16kmh SSW
48%
Wed 27th May
26°
3.3mm
18kmh SW
63%
Thu 28th May
27°
4.1mm
14kmh SSW
59%
Fri 29th May
25°
3.4mm
21kmh NE
63%
Sat 30th May
26°
1.3mm
9kmh E
43%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 26° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 21° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 8 days of very light rain with an average of 1.8mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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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