
Surf Forecasts:
Folly Beach Pier surf forecast from 2 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Saturday 8 Aug, 5AM (local time) - 4ft (1.2m), 8s period, SE swell with 164 kJ wave energy.
Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folly Beach Pier this week:
The most powerful waves expected at Folly Beach Pier in the next 16 days are 1.2m 8s and forecast to arrive on Saturday (Aug 08) at 5AM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 1.6m 7s period and expected on Sunday (Aug 02) at 11PM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5AM (Sat 8th Aug) | 4ft (1.2m) 8s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folly Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright folks, Rusty here. Let’s be straight with you: this is a brutal stretch of forecasts for Folly Beach Pier. There’s honestly nothing in the 16-day window that I’d call a proper surf day. We’ve got a long, dry run with no real standout windows, so let’s just walk through it.
Looking at the overall pattern, we’re stuck with tiny, weak swell for the entire first week and beyond. The water temp is sitting at 86°, which is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, but that’s about the only thing that’s slightly interesting. From Saturday, August 1st, through to the end of the period on Sunday, August 16th, every single session is labeled as “poor surf conditions.” There’s not a single recommendation above a zero score. The first few days are especially grim: on the afternoon of August 1st, we’ve got a weak 0.7 ft swell from ESE at 9 seconds, with a cross-on southerly breeze. Combined swell energy is a measly 18. That’s ankle-biters with chop, no fun for anyone.
The gap of decent surf is essentially the entire 16 days. We do see a slight uptick around Thursday, August 6th morning, where we get a 3 ft SE swell at 7 seconds and an onshore wind, but the energy (97) is still weak, and it’s still poor. By Friday, August 7th afternoon, the energy climbs to 120 – that’s moderate energy – but again, it’s the same story: short period (7 sec) and onshore winds. It’s not worth getting excited about. The swell never tops 4 ft at any point in the period, and that only shows up way down the line on Sunday, August 16th, with a 4 ft from ESE at a weak 6 second period, cross-on breeze again. Even then, the conditions are described as gentle cross-onshore and fairly choppy.
Honestly, the cleanest moments are from the 11th to the 14th of August, where we get a cross-offshore wind (W or WSW), but the swell is tiny – 2 ft to 3 ft – and the period is a paltry 5 seconds. You might get a few clean little rollers, but the energy numbers (25 to 42) say it all: barely a ripple. It’s a beach/pier setup, and with these kinds of small, weak swells and frequent cross-onshore wind, this look is more interesting for a paddle board or a kite than a proper surf session.
So, no standout days, no hidden gems. It’s a blank run, and honestly, for an area like this, that’s not totally abnormal in a flat spell. Forecasts can change, but right now, you’re better off taking a break. Stay tuned.
Rusty
Short Range ForecastHeavy rain (total 56mm), heaviest during Mon night. Warm (max 30°C on Sat afternoon, min 26°C on Sat night). Mainly fresh winds. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryModerate rain (total 10mm), heaviest on Wed night. Warm (max 29°C on Wed morning, min 27°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | |||||||||||||||||||
Sat 1 | Sunday 2 | Monday 3 | Tuesday 4 | Wednesday 5 | Thursday 6 | Friday 7 | ||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | |
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Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 5 | SE 7 | S 6 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | S 7 | S 6 | SE 7 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 |
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8 | 44 | 52 | 101 | 53 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 21 | 49 | 31 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 63 | 22 | 15 | 29 | 77 | 57 | |
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Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross-on | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | cross-on | on | on | on | on | on | on |
High Tide | 10:58PM1.73m | 11:19AM1.64m | 11:34PM1.67m | 12:03PM1.68m | 00:15AM1.61m | 12:54PM1.72m | 1:04AM1.53m | 1:52PM1.74m | 2:03AM1.46m | 2:57PM1.77m | 3:11AM1.42m | 4:06PM1.81m | 4:25AM1.41m | |||||||
Low Tide | 4:26PM0.12m | 4:58AM0.07m | 5:08PM0.15m | 5:36AM0.06m | 5:55PM0.20m | 6:18AM0.06m | 6:49PM0.26m | 7:07AM0.08m | 7:51PM0.31m | 8:05AM0.09m | 9:01PM0.34m | 9:11AM0.08m | 10:13PM0.31m | |||||||
— | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:33 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:35 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | |
8:17 | — | — | 8:16 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:15 | — | — | 8:14 | — | — | 8:13 | — | — | 8:13 | — | |
mm | — | 6 | 4 | 3 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 20 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | — | 3 | 1 | 1 | — | 2 | 5 | 1 |
Temp °C | 30 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 29 | 28 |
Feels °C | 31 | 31 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 9 | SSE 5 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 8 | ESE 7 | — | S 6 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | SE 7 | — |
8 | 23 | 52 | 17 | 53 | 11 | — | 62 | 21 | 35 | 11 | 21 | 22 | 28 | 63 | 22 | 15 | 29 | 77 | — | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SE 7 | SE 8 | — | — | — | — | — | — | S 6 | — | — | — | SSW 5 | — | — | E 11 | — | — | — | — |
2 | 3 | — | — | — | — | — | — | 32 | — | — | — | 14 | — | — | 2 | — | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — |
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Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | SSE 4 | S 5 | SSE 6 | S 6 | SSW 7 | S 7 | S 7 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 6 | S 5 | — | S 4 | SE 6 | — | — | — | SE 7 | SE 8 |
8 | 44 | 29 | 101 | 143 | 114 | 107 | 148 | 16 | 49 | 31 | 13 | — | 3 | 34 | — | — | — | 43 | 57 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | ||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 717 | 1434 | 529 | 1522 | 330 | 110 | 334 | 261 | 103 | 538 | 350 | 110 | 1179 | 1395 | 541 | 2189 | 995 | 585 | 106 | 106 |
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The above surf forecast table for Folly Beach Pier provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Folly Beach Pier can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Folly Beach Pier surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Folly Beach Pier) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
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