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7:08 am, Oct 16, 2026

68°F

Low: 65° High: 70°

Feels like 69°F° | clear sky

Sunrise 7:24 am

Sunset 6:46 pm

Humidity 97 %

Wind 0 mph

UV Index 0

Precipitation 0 inch

Clouds 2%

Rain Chance 0%

Visibility 6 mi

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Last updated: 7:08 am

Day	Condition	Temperature	Precipitation	Rain Chance	Wind	Humidity	Pressure
Today 5:00 pm	clear sky	65° | 70°°F	0 inch	0%	10 mph	97 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 5:00 pm	light rain	59° | 76°°F	0.04 inch	100%	18 mph	95 %	23 inHg
Sun Oct 26 5:00 pm	clear sky	51° | 63°°F	0 inch	0%	16 mph	78 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 5:00 pm	clear sky	50° | 65°°F	0 inch	0%	13 mph	73 %	24 inHg
Tue Oct 26 5:00 pm	clear sky	52° | 71°°F	0 inch	0%	9 mph	73 %	23 inHg

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Hour	Condition	Temperature	Precipitation	Rain Chance	Wind	Humidity	Pressure
Today 8:00 am	clear sky	68° | 68°°F	0 inch	0%	5 mph	97 %	23 inHg
Today 11:00 am	clear sky	72° | 79°°F	0 inch	0%	7 mph	90 %	23 inHg
Today 2:00 pm	scattered clouds	79° | 84°°F	0 inch	0%	10 mph	73 %	23 inHg
Today 5:00 pm	clear sky	80° | 80°°F	0 inch	0%	10 mph	68 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 8:00 pm	clear sky	76° | 76°°F	0 inch	0%	9 mph	80 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 11:00 pm	scattered clouds	75° | 75°°F	0 inch	0%	10 mph	85 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 2:00 am	broken clouds	75° | 75°°F	0 inch	0%	11 mph	85 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 5:00 am	overcast clouds	72° | 72°°F	0 inch	0%	8 mph	76 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 8:00 am	light rain	67° | 67°°F	0.04 inch	100%	11 mph	95 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 11:00 am	light rain	61° | 61°°F	0.04 inch	100%	13 mph	93 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 2:00 pm	light rain	59° | 59°°F	0.01 inch	20%	18 mph	73 %	23 inHg
Tomorrow 5:00 pm	scattered clouds	60° | 60°°F	0 inch	0%	16 mph	68 %	23 inHg
Sun Oct 26 8:00 pm	clear sky	59° | 59°°F	0 inch	0%	15 mph	78 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 11:00 pm	clear sky	55° | 55°°F	0 inch	0%	14 mph	63 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 2:00 am	clear sky	53° | 53°°F	0 inch	0%	14 mph	62 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 5:00 am	clear sky	52° | 52°°F	0 inch	0%	14 mph	56 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 8:00 am	clear sky	51° | 51°°F	0 inch	0%	15 mph	55 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 11:00 am	clear sky	57° | 57°°F	0 inch	0%	16 mph	47 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 2:00 pm	clear sky	63° | 63°°F	0 inch	0%	14 mph	47 %	24 inHg
Sun Oct 26 5:00 pm	clear sky	63° | 63°°F	0 inch	0%	13 mph	50 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 8:00 pm	clear sky	58° | 58°°F	0 inch	0%	13 mph	61 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 11:00 pm	clear sky	55° | 55°°F	0 inch	0%	13 mph	64 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 2:00 am	clear sky	52° | 52°°F	0 inch	0%	12 mph	70 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 5:00 am	clear sky	50° | 50°°F	0 inch	0%	13 mph	73 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 8:00 am	scattered clouds	50° | 50°°F	0 inch	0%	11 mph	73 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 11:00 am	clear sky	58° | 58°°F	0 inch	0%	12 mph	59 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 2:00 pm	clear sky	65° | 65°°F	0 inch	0%	11 mph	53 %	24 inHg
Mon Oct 26 5:00 pm	clear sky	65° | 65°°F	0 inch	0%	10 mph	54 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 8:00 pm	clear sky	58° | 58°°F	0 inch	0%	7 mph	69 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 11:00 pm	clear sky	55° | 55°°F	0 inch	0%	7 mph	73 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 2:00 am	clear sky	54° | 54°°F	0 inch	0%	8 mph	66 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 5:00 am	clear sky	52° | 52°°F	0 inch	0%	8 mph	64 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 8:00 am	clear sky	52° | 52°°F	0 inch	0%	8 mph	62 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 11:00 am	clear sky	62° | 62°°F	0 inch	0%	9 mph	50 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 2:00 pm	clear sky	70° | 70°°F	0 inch	0%	9 mph	46 %	23 inHg
Tue Oct 26 5:00 pm	clear sky	71° | 71°°F	0 inch	0%	9 mph	45 %	23 inHg
Wed Oct 26 8:00 pm	clear sky	62° | 62°°F	0 inch	0%	6 mph	65 %	23 inHg
Wed Oct 26 11:00 pm	clear sky	60° | 60°°F	0 inch	0%	8 mph	62 %	23 inHg
Wed Oct 26 2:00 am	scattered clouds	59° | 59°°F	0 inch	0%	8 mph	58 %	23 inHg
Wed Oct 26 5:00 am	scattered clouds	59° | 59°°F	0 inch	0%	9 mph	56 %	23 inHg

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Beach Conditions Today

The forecast is only half the story at the beach. Here’s what the ocean is doing today, updated live from the National Weather Service and NOAA.

Live data: National Weather Service Charleston surf zone forecast and NOAA Tides & Currents.

Folly Beach Weather by Month

Folly Beach has a humid subtropical climate: hot, stormy summers, mild winters and long, pleasant springs and falls. Use the averages below to plan when to visit and what to pack.

What to Expect Each Season

Spring (March–May): Highs climb from the mid-60s in March to near 80 by late May, and the ocean warms from about 61°F to the mid-70s. Rainfall stays low until June, which makes spring a popular time for a trip. See our guide to the best time to visit Folly Beach.

Summer (June–August): Expect highs in the mid- to upper 80s with high humidity, and water temperatures in the mid-80s. Summer is also the rainy season, with short afternoon thunderstorms on many days. When you hear thunder, head off the beach and wait 30 minutes after the last rumble before going back.

Fall (September–November): September still feels like summer, with highs in the low 80s and the ocean around 81°F. October brings highs in the mid-70s and fewer crowds, and November settles into the upper 60s. Fall is also the peak of hurricane season (see below). Plan around events like Mermaids & Mateys in October and Porchfest in November.

Winter (December–February): Winters are mild, with highs around 58 to 61°F and lows in the mid-40s. The water drops to the mid-50s, and snow is rare. It’s the quiet season, with the Christmas Parade, the New Year’s Eve Flip Flop Drop and the New Year’s Day Polar Plunge.

Hurricane Season on Folly Beach

Atlantic hurricane season runs from June 1 through November 30, and the most active stretch is mid-August through mid-October. Folly Beach sits on a barrier island with one road on and off, so plan ahead if you’re visiting during those months:

• Watch the tropics on the National Hurricane Center and follow NWS Charleston for local watches and warnings.
• Know your evacuation zone with South Carolina’s Know Your Zone lookup, and leave early if an evacuation is ordered.
• Consider travel insurance for trips booked during peak season.
• Read more: our guide to being hurricane-ready on Folly Beach, the story of Hurricane Hugo and the most destructive hurricanes near Charleston.

Folly Beach Tides

Folly Beach has two high tides and two low tides a day, about six hours apart. A typical high tide runs 5 to 6 feet above the low-water mark, and the highest tides of the year, called king tides, run around 6.5 feet or more and can flood low-lying roads, especially with an onshore wind. Tide times shift about 50 minutes later each day, so check the Folly Beach tide chart before you head out.

Low tide exposes more of the beach and is the best time for shelling, shark tooth hunting and exploring tidal pools. Anglers often find the fishing changes with the tides, so time your outings accordingly.

Beach Safety

Rip currents are the biggest danger on Folly Beach, even on sunny days with small waves, and they’re most common near the pier and the groins. Check the rip current risk above before you swim, and learn how to recognize a rip current and get out of one.