Beach Weather in Folly Beach, Folly Island, United States

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21°
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20°
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21°
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26°
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Beach Weather Today in Folly Beach

Today the maximum temperature will be 31° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 13%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 26kmh from the South. 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 08:05 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

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 31° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of very light rain with an average of 0.2mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 0.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 0.1mm of rain. Expect lots of sunshine and clear skies with an average cloud cover of 31%.

FOLLY BEACH - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 27° 32° 31° 31° 29°
72% 1% 3% 2% 4% 0% 9% 15%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30° 28° 27° 28° 31° 32° 31° 29°
16% 81% 16% 14% 22% 74% 30% 27%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29° 28° 28° 29° 32° 32° 31° 29°
41% 78% 19% 19% 12% 13% 16% 22%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29° 29° 28° 30° 34° 34° 33° 30°
46% 83% 14% 10% 11% 27% 21% 17%
0.0mm 0.5mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
28°
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 30° 34° 34° 30° 29°
76% 13% 21% 17% 18% 19% 45% 88%
3.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm
28°
28°
28°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 28° 28° 30° 32° 32° 30° 27°
82% 56% 22% 23% 17% 23% 42% 57%
0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.4mm 0.8mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 27° 27° 29° 32° 33° 31° 29°
15% 22% 19% 18% 16% 14% 16% 16%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
30°
Fri 14th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
18
kmh
20
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
16
kmh
0.7m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.6m
0.9m
0.7m
0.8m
7.4s 7.3s 7.1s 7.0s 6.9s 7.0s 7.3s 7.4s
Sat 15th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29
kmh
8
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
22
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
0.9m
7.4s 3.9s 3.8s 4.4s 4.3s 7.0s 7.0s 8.3s
Sun 16th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
14
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
13
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.0m
1.1m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.9m
1.0m
1.0m
4.6s 4.4s 4.3s 4.2s 7.5s 7.7s 7.9s 7.9s
Mon 17th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
14
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
7.8s 7.8s 7.7s 7.7s 7.6s 7.6s 4.3s 7.7s
Tue 18th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
11
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
15
kmh
9
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
0.9m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
4.8s 8.0s 5.0s 4.7s 7.1s 5.6s 7.0s 10.0s
Wed 19th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
19
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
1.0m
0.9m
0.8m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
1.0m
1.1m
10.6s 10.3s 10.1s 9.8s 9.6s 9.4s 9.2s 5.7s
Thu 20th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
11
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
16
kmh
0.8m
0.6m
0.7m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
0.8m
0.8m
4.0s 4.0s 4.2s 4.2s 7.0s 8.4s 8.3s 8.2s
Fri 14th August
3:44 AM 9:34 AM 3:56 PM 10:07 PM
0.24 1.65 0.27 1.72
Sat 15th August
4:24 AM 10:20 AM 4:39 PM 10:52 PM
0.29 1.62 0.35 1.62
Sun 16th August
5:04 AM 11:08 AM 5:23 PM 11:38 PM
0.35 1.58 0.44 1.53
Mon 17th August
5:47 AM 12:00 PM 6:12 PM
0.41 1.54 0.52
Tue 18th August
12:28 AM 6:32 AM 12:56 PM 7:06 PM
1.44 0.45 1.52 0.58
Wed 19th August
1:21 AM 7:22 AM 1:53 PM 8:07 PM
1.38 0.47 1.53 0.61
Thu 20th August
2:16 AM 8:16 AM 2:49 PM 9:09 PM
1.34 0.46 1.57 0.59
Fri 14th August
32°
0.0mm
15kmh SW
13%
Sat 15th August
32°
0.2mm
11kmh SW
35%
Sun 16th August
32°
0.1mm
9kmh S
27%
Mon 17th August
35°
0.5mm
9kmh WSW
28%
Tue 18th August
35°
3.4mm
9kmh WSW
37%
Wed 19th August
33°
1.4mm
14kmh SSW
40%
Thu 20th August
33°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
17%
Fri 21st August
32°
0.0mm
13kmh SSW
6%
Sat 22nd August
32°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
8%
Sun 23rd August
34°
0.0mm
9kmh WSW
21%
Mon 24th August
31°
0.0mm
9kmh SSW
11%
Tue 25th August
31°
0.0mm
18kmh SSW
21%
Wed 26th August
32°
3.9mm
18kmh SSW
75%
Thu 27th August
29°
8.2mm
8kmh WSW
71%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 29° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 2.5mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 29%.

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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