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Today the maximum temperature will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.
Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.
The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 31kmh from the North-Northeast. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.
Folly Beach faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 07:58 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.
This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 20° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. The average water temperature will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for relaxing and swimming for long periods.
There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.5mm of rain. Expect only occasional sunny spells and lots of clouds with an average cloud cover of 75%.
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 17° | 16° | 14° | 13° | 16° | 19° | 18° | 18° |
| 100% | 100% | 100% | 100% | 82% | 0% | 6% | 3% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 18° | 18° | 18° | 20° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| 32% | 55% | 51% | 13% | 8% | 8% | 19% | 58% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 21° | 21° |
| 31% | 37% | 30% | 78% | 100% | 73% | 79% | 16% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.2mm | 4.9mm | 0.3mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 20° | 21° | 20° | 20° | 21° | 20° | 21° | 19° |
| 12% | 50% | 55% | 72% | 97% | 63% | 3% | 9% |
| 0.0mm | 0.4mm | 0.5mm | 0.0mm | 1.7mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 19° | 17° | 15° | 18° | 21° | 22° | 21° | 20° |
| 12% | 10% | 8% | 10% | 5% | 20% | 25% | 49% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm |
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| 20° | 19° | 19° | 18° | 17° | 16° | 16° | 16° |
| 67% | 95% | 99% | 97% | 100% | 100% | 83% | 49% |
| 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.1mm | 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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| 16° | 16° | 16° | 15° | 14° | 15° | 16° | 16° |
| 41% | 33% | 61% | 86% | 87% | 92% | 66% | 55% |
| 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm | 0.2mm | 0.2mm | 0.1mm | 0.0mm | 0.0mm |
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| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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29 kmh
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24 kmh
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23 kmh
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23 kmh
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23 kmh
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1.2m
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| 14.9s | 14.6s | 14.4s | 14.2s | 14.0s | 13.8s | 13.8s | 13.8s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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21 kmh
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14 kmh
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14 kmh
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16 kmh
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11 kmh
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14 kmh
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14 kmh
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15 kmh
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0.8m
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0.6m
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0.5m
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0.6m
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1.1m
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1.0m
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1.0m
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| 13.8s | 13.8s | 13.8s | 13.8s | 6.0s | 5.7s | 5.6s | 5.5s |
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16 kmh
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16 kmh
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14 kmh
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12 kmh
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26 kmh
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24 kmh
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15 kmh
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19 kmh
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0.8m
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0.6m
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| 11.6s | 11.6s | 11.3s | 3.9s | 10.9s | 10.7s | 10.5s | 10.4s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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20 kmh
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19 kmh
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14 kmh
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19 kmh
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13 kmh
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9 kmh
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13 kmh
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15 kmh
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0.9m
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0.7m
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0.7m
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0.6m
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| 10.3s | 3.8s | 3.9s | 4.0s | 4.1s | 3.0s | 4.3s | 4.6s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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15 kmh
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16 kmh
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19 kmh
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25 kmh
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22 kmh
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19 kmh
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18 kmh
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16 kmh
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| 4.5s | 9.3s | 4.3s | 10.5s | 10.4s | 10.3s | 7.2s | 6.1s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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18 kmh
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20 kmh
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21 kmh
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23 kmh
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18 kmh
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18 kmh
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18 kmh
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17 kmh
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1.3m
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1.3m
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1.3m
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1.3m
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1.4m
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1.2m
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0.9m
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| 6.5s | 6.7s | 6.9s | 7.0s | 7.0s | 6.5s | 6.4s | 6.2s |
| 12 AM | 3 AM | 6 AM | 9 AM | 12 PM | 3 PM | 6 PM | 9 PM |
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18 kmh
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20 kmh
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20 kmh
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18 kmh
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14 kmh
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13 kmh
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10 kmh
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6 kmh
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1.1m
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1.1m
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1.0m
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0.8m
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0.7m
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0.7m
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0.6m
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0.6m
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| 6.1s | 5.9s | 5.9s | 5.9s | 6.0s | 5.4s | 5.1s | 7.0s |
| 5:47 AM | 11:44 AM | 6:25 PM |
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| 1.68 | 0.02 | 1.80 |
| 12:15 AM | 6:36 AM | 12:29 PM | 7:13 PM |
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| 0.06 | 1.66 | -0.01 | 1.87 |
| 1:05 AM | 7:21 AM | 1:11 PM | 7:57 PM |
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| 0.03 | 1.63 | -0.03 | 1.92 |
| 1:52 AM | 8:02 AM | 1:50 PM | 8:37 PM |
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| 0.01 | 1.60 | -0.02 | 1.94 |
| 2:35 AM | 8:41 AM | 2:27 PM | 9:15 PM |
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| 0.01 | 1.57 | 0.00 | 1.93 |
| 3:16 AM | 9:19 AM | 3:02 PM | 9:51 PM |
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| 0.02 | 1.53 | 0.04 | 1.89 |
| 3:56 AM | 9:56 AM | 3:37 PM | 10:27 PM |
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| 0.06 | 1.49 | 0.09 | 1.84 |
| Mon 27th April |
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| 19° |
| 0.0mm |
| 20kmh NE |
| 61% |
| Tue 28th April |
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| 22° |
| 0.0mm |
| 14kmh E |
| 30% |
| Wed 29th April |
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| 22° |
| 5.4mm |
| 20kmh SW |
| 55% |
| Thu 30th April |
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| 22° |
| 2.6mm |
| 18kmh W |
| 45% |
| Fri 1st May |
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| 22° |
| 0.1mm |
| 13kmh E |
| 17% |
| Sat 2nd May |
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| 18° |
| 0.7mm |
| 13kmh SE |
| 86% |
| Sun 3rd May |
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| 16° |
| 0.5mm |
| 22kmh NE |
| 65% |
| Mon 4th May |
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| 23° |
| 0.0mm |
| 14kmh SE |
| 13% |
| Tue 5th May |
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| 23° |
| 0.0mm |
| 5kmh SE |
| 7% |
| Wed 6th May |
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| 24° |
| 0.0mm |
| 12kmh SSW |
| 17% |
| Thu 7th May |
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| 24° |
| 0.0mm |
| 22kmh SSW |
| 14% |
| Fri 8th May |
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| 29° |
| 0.9mm |
| 30kmh SW |
| 35% |
| Sat 9th May |
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| 24° |
| 0.0mm |
| 22kmh NW |
| 3% |
| Sun 10th May |
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| 19° |
| 0.0mm |
| 15kmh ENE |
| 22% |
In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 22° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 20° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 6 days of very light rain with an average of 1.7mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 34%.
If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Folly Beach don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
Kayaking: Explore the surrounding marshes or take a guided tour with one of the local kayak rental companies.
Fishing: Fishing enthusiasts will enjoy casting their lines off the Folly Beach Pier or booking a deep-sea fishing charter.
Beach Volleyball: There are several beach volleyball courts available for public use along Folly Beach.
Biking: Rent a bike and explore the island's scenic paths and trails.
Folly Beach offers a range of accommodation options, including beachfront hotels, vacation rentals, and charming bed & breakfasts. Some popular areas to stay include:
Beachfront: Staying in a beachfront hotel or rental property allows you to have direct access to the sandy shores and stunning ocean views.
Downtown Folly Beach: Staying in downtown Folly Beach puts you within walking distance of various restaurants, shops, and attractions.
Folly River Area: For a more tranquil experience, consider staying near the Folly River area, where you'll find quieter accommodations surrounded by nature.
Folly Beach offers various amenities for visitors to enjoy during their stay:
So pack your bags and head to Folly Beach for an unforgettable beach holiday filled with sun, surf, and relaxation!
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