Best Surf Beaches in Folly Beach

Folly Beach is a long barrier island south of Charleston with several fun breaks. The Washout—a stretch blown open by Hurricane Hugo—produces punchy peaks on SE‑NE swells, while the Folly Beach Pier offers long lefts on the south side. It's friendly for beginners when small but can handle good size during hurricane season.

Folly Beach Pier Northside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Folly Beach in Charleston Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

Folly Beach Pier Southside is a pier-influenced surf zone at Folly Beach in Charleston Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

The Washout North is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Folly Beach in Charleston Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.

The Washout South is an Atlantic sandbar surf zone at Folly Beach in Charleston Coast. The representative coordinate marks nearshore water, not a fixed takeoff; sandbars, currents, and access conditions can change.