Folly Beach surf break

Folly Beach surfForecast / Carolina South / USA

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 1 am Monday 01 Jun 2026 EDT
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Folly Beach surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Folly Beach sea temperature is
26.2° C
(Which is 1.1°C warmer than normal for this time of year)

Folly Beach surf forecast from 1 Jun 2026:

  • Best quality surf: Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period, E swell with offshore winds.
  • Most powerful swell: Wednesday 3 Jun, 8PM (local time) - 4.5ft (1.3m), 7s period, E swell with 183 kJ wave energy.
  • Next surfable swell (1★+): Thursday 4 Jun, 11AM (local time) - 2ft (0.6m), 9s period with E swell.

Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Folly Beach this week:

The surf forecast for Folly Beach over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 0.6m and 9s period with a secondary swell of 0.5m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Folly Beach in the next 16 days are 1.3m 7s and forecast to arrive on Wednesday (Jun 03) at 8PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-onshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.2m 2s period and expected on Thursday (Jun 04) at 11AM.

Wave TypeTime (EDT) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+)11AM (Thu 4th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Best Surf11AM (Thu 4th Jun)2ft (0.6m) 9s
Most Powerful 8PM (Wed 3rd Jun)4.5ft (1.3m) 7s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Folly Beach over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast

Heavy rain (total 49mm), heaviest during Tue afternoon. Warm (max 25°C on Mon afternoon, min 16°C on Tue night). Winds increasing (calm on Mon night, strong winds from the NE by Tue afternoon).

Days 4-6 Weather Summary

Mostly dry. Warm (max 26°C on Thu afternoon, min 19°C on Thu morning). Wind will be generally light.

Monday
1
Tuesday
2
Wednesday
3
Thursday
4
Friday
5
Saturday
6
Sunday
7
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
AM
PM
Night
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
Swell
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Height Map
Wave
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
1
E
4
1.2
E
6
0.9
E
7
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
E
7
0.6
ESE
8
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
8
0.4
SE
7
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
Wave Graph
Metric surfscale
Energy kJ
107
35
33
35
106
79
98
85
53
62
44
21
24
20
10
14
46
22
20
20
18
Wind (km/h)
15
NE
5
ENE
5
SSW
20
E
45
NE
25
NE
35
NE
25
E
5
NNW
15
NNW
15
SE
10
SW
5
ENE
15
SE
10
SSW
5
SSE
20
S
15
SSW
15
SSW
20
S
20
SSW
cross
cross-on
glassy
cross-on
cross
cross
cross
cross-on
glassy
off
on
cross-off
glassy
on
cross
glassy
cross-on
cross-on
cross
cross-on
cross-on
High Tide
9:04AM1.35m
9:33PM1.69m
9:43AM1.32m
10:09PM1.65m
10:23AM1.29m
10:45PM1.60m
11:03AM1.28m
11:22PM1.56m
11:45AM1.28m
00:02AM1.53m
12:30PM1.31m
00:46AM1.50m
1:20PM1.37m
1:35AM1.48m
Low Tide
2:56PM0.10m
3:55AM0.12m
3:33PM0.13m
4:32AM0.15m
4:09PM0.16m
5:08AM0.18m
4:49PM0.20m
5:46AM0.19m
5:33PM0.23m
6:27AM0.19m
6:23PM0.26m
7:12AM0.16m
7:21PM0.27m
thunderstorm
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rain showers
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clear
clear
clear
clear
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clear
clear
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6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
6:11
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8:22
8:22
8:22
8:22
8:23
8:23
8:24
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4
1
3
34
6
Temp °C
23
25
24
24
21
17
20
22
23
23
26
24
25
25
25
25
26
25
26
26
26
24
28
26
25
19
12
14
16
21
20
24
22
25
23
24
27
26
24
27
26
27
Swell 1
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.9
SE
6
0.7
SE
6
0.6
SE
6
0.6
ESE
8
0.5
E
9
0.5
E
9
0.4
ESE
8
0.4
ESE
8
0.3
E
8
0.3
SE
8
0.3
ESE
8
0.5
SE
10
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.4
SE
8
Energy kJ
54
35
33
53
39
40
21
24
10
10
11
46
22
20
20
18
Swell 2
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.1
SE
10
0.1
E
13
0.6
E
9
0.5
E
10
0.2
ESE
8
0.3
SE
9
0.4
SE
9
0.3
SE
3
0.2
ESE
10
0.3
E
7
0.2
E
7
0.2
SSE
3
0.2
E
7
0.1
E
6
Energy kJ
3
4
3
62
44
6
12
20
1
9
9
4
1
4
1
Swell 3
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
0.1
E
11
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
ESE
8
0.2
E
8
0.4
SE
7
Energy kJ
3
7
7
4
14
Wind waves
Height (m)
Direction
Period (s)
1.2
ESE
6
1
E
4
1.2
E
6
0.9
E
7
1.1
ENE
6
0.9
E
7
0.2
NNW
2
0.5
SE
8
0.3
SSE
3
0.2
SSE
3
0.3
SE
3
Energy kJ
107
35
106
79
98
85
1
29
2
1
1
Nearest Offshore or Glassy
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
2
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Distance (km)
14
105
61
296
204
295
611
105
3
0
105
61
61
787
296
229
593
296
591
755
296
Best forecast wave conditions in South Carolina
Rating
(10 max)
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
1
Best forecast wave conditions in United States
Rating
(10 max)
4
2
2
3
2
2
3
2
3
3
2
3
3
2
1
3
2
2
3
2
2
Header Global
Rating
(10 max)
4
4
5
5
4
5
5
5
5
4
9
5
5
9
8
9
7
9
8
9
7
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Information about the Folly Beach Surf forecast

The above surf forecast table for Folly Beach 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 can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Folly Beach 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) 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).

Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Folly Beach may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.

Folly Beach is 8 km (5 miles) from the city of Mount Pleasant. If you plan a vacation in South Carolina, look for hotels and other accommodation in Mount Pleasant. Mount Pleasant has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.

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