Folly Beach, South Carolina
Folly Beach water temperature today is 78°F. Is it cold? It's warm for most people, so plan on boardshorts.
Water temperature refreshed hourly from an observed station reading.
Folly Beach water stays swimmable most of the year, but winter cold fronts can drop temps fast. Hurricane season brings the warmest water alongside the best waves. This guide helps you pick the right rubber for each season.
Warm enough for boardshorts or a bikini
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5 spots
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.
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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.
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