7 AM
Dawn Patrol at the Washout
The Washout · Family
Folly's famous east-end surf break draws surfers at first light, the best-known wave in the Charleston area.
7:47 PM
sun-timed
Folly River Sunset
West end & county park · Sunset
The west end and the river side fill as boats head in over the marsh and the sky turns gold.
Folly Beach Flip Flop Drop
Folly's family-friendly New Year's Eve street party on Center Street, where a giant lighted flip-flop drops at midnight.
Folly Gras
The island's Mardi Gras style parade and street festival down Center Street each spring, floats, beads and all.
Folly Beach Christmas Parade
The quirky island Christmas parade down Center Street, a beloved local tradition of golf carts, boats on trailers and lights.
see you out there
Real recurring local happenings — schedules can change, so check the venue. Sun-timed events track each day’s real sunset and the countdown runs on the live local clock.
At Folly Beach, the sun sets at 8:18 PM today — about 13h 42m of daylight. Sunrise was 6:36 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Folly Beach update at the top of the conditions page.