Surf Forecasts:
Folly Beach Pier surf forecast from 14 Aug 2026:
- Most powerful swell: Tuesday 18 Aug, 5PM (local time) - 1.5ft (0.4m), 12s period, SE swell with 49 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 0.4m 12s and forecast to arrive on Tuesday (Aug 18) at 5PM. Winds are predicted to be onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.5m 4s period and expected on Saturday (Aug 15) at 8AM.
| Wave Type | Time (EDT) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | - | - |
| Best Surf | - | - |
| Most Powerful | 5PM (Tue 18th Aug) | 1.5ft (0.4m) 12s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folly Beach Pier over the next 16 days.
The Lowdown
Alright, Rusty here, looking at the charts for the next couple of weeks. Honestly, it’s a bit of a quiet spell for us, so we’re going to have to be patient.
Right now, through the end of August, the surf is pretty much flat. We’re looking at tiny, ankle to knee-high dribblers with mostly onshore or cross-shore winds, so it’s not really worth paddling out for. The waves are just too weak and the conditions are messy. We’ll see a few glassy mornings, but the swell just isn't there to back it up. This flat spell lasts pretty much all the way through to the end of the month.
The first real chance of something rideable doesn't pop up until the 28th of August. That’s a Friday morning. An early session at Folly Beach Pier might just be worth it. We’ve got a 2ft swell from the southeast, and the wind is looking clean with a light cross-offshore breeze. The energy is moderate (103), so there’s a bit more push than we’ve seen. The water is a touch warmer than normal for this time of year, about 85.3°, which is nice. But be aware, this spot is inconsistent, and it can get crowded sometimes. It’s a beginner-friendly break, so if you’re just getting your feet wet, this could be a good one.
The bigger pulse comes in on the 29th of August, a Saturday morning. The swell builds to 3-4ft from the southeast, with a solid period of 13 seconds. That’s a proper groundswell, and the energy jumps up to strong (315). The downside is that the wind is cross-on, making it a bit choppy. It’s a beach-and-pier setup, so that longer period might make the waves jack up a bit fast and close out. The afternoon is similar, with a 3-4ft swell and even more energy (357), but the wind is onshore, so it’ll be bumpy. For a bigger swell like this, it’s still manageable for intermediates, but beginners might find it a bit much.
The 29th is the standout, but it’s not perfect. If you’re keen, Friday the 28th morning with that clean, smaller swell is your best bet for a fun, cruisy session.
Short Range ForecastSome drizzle, heaviest during Sat night. Warm (max 32°C on Fri afternoon, min 27°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light. | Days 4-6 Weather SummarySome drizzle, heaviest during Wed night. Warm (max 36°C on Mon afternoon, min 26°C on Tue night). Wind will be generally light. | ||||||||||||||||||||
Friday 14 | Saturday 15 | Sunday 16 | Monday 17 | Tuesday 18 | Wednesday 19 | Thursday 20 | |||||||||||||||
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Swell Height Map |  |  |  |  |  |  |  | ||||||||||||||
Wave Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SE 11 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | SE 8 | ESE 8 | SSW 4 |
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 kJ | 5 | 6 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 13 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 49 | 41 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 11 | 7 | 13 |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
Wind State on-shore cross-onshore cross-shore cross-offshore off-shore glassy | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross | cross-off | cross-on | cross-on | glassy | on | cross-off | cross | cross-on | cross-off | off | cross-on | cross-off |
High Tide | 10:22AM1.83m | 10:38PM1.95m | 11:09AM1.84m | 11:21PM1.84m | 11:55AM1.81m | 00:03AM1.71m | 12:42PM1.76m | 00:46AM1.59m | 1:29PM1.71m | 1:30AM1.49m | 2:19PM1.66m | 2:19AM1.41m | 3:12PM1.63m | 3:13AM1.35m | |||||||
Low Tide | 3:56PM-0.08m | 4:24AM-0.05m | 4:43PM0.01m | 5:06AM-0.00m | 5:30PM0.11m | 5:48AM0.06m | 6:18PM0.22m | 6:31AM0.14m | 7:08PM0.32m | 7:16AM0.22m | 8:01PM0.39m | 8:07AM0.28m | 8:59PM0.44m | ||||||||
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 | 6:41 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:43 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:45 | — | — | 6:46 | — | — |
 | — | 8:06 | — | — | 8:05 | — | — | 8:02 | — | — | 8:01 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 8:00 | — | — | 7:59 | — |
mm | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — |
Temp °C | 31 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 29 | 31 | 29 | 32 | 36 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 30 | 30 | 32 | 29 | 30 | 32 | 29 |
Feels °C | 34 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 32 | 33 | 31 | 34 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 33 | 33 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 31 |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | ESE 7 | ESE 8 | SE 8 | SSE 5 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | S 4 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 8 | SE 12 | SSW 4 | SE 10 | SE 9 | SE 9 | S 5 | ESE 8 | ESE 8 |
| kJ | 5 | 6 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 6 | 10 | 9 | 3 | 9 | 10 | 11 | 49 | 12 | 24 | 23 | 12 | 4 | 7 | 7 |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | S 3 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | — | SE 8 | — | SE 14 | SSW 4 | E 6 | SE 11 | S 5 | E 6 | E 7 | SE 8 | E 7 | — |
| kJ | 1 | — | — | 2 | — | — | 10 | — | — | 9 | — | 7 | 3 | 1 | 41 | 4 | 1 | 4 | 11 | 1 | — |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | SE 13 | — | — | E 6 | — | — | SW 5 | — | — |
| kJ | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 6 | — | — | 1 | — | — | 5 | — | — |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SSW 3 | S 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | S 4 | SSW 4 | SSW 4 | S 4 | S 4 | — | SSW 5 | SW 4 | — | S 3 | S 4 | — | S 3 | SSW 4 |
| kJ | — | 3 | 6 | 3 | 11 | 13 | — | 9 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 8 | — | 8 | 27 | — | 5 | 8 | — | 5 | 13 |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1950 | 2321 | 1693 | 717 | 883 | 717 | 350 | 295 | 298 | 297 | 717 | 103 | 221 | 340 | 59 | 59 | 737 | 103 | 737 | 756 | 350 |
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