Folly Beach sits on the Atlantic Ocean. Our conditions page shows today's water temperature, surf height, wind, UV index, tide times from NOAA station 8666652, and rip current risk. Everything is pulled live from NOAA and Open-Meteo and refreshes through the day.
View Live ConditionsPark at Folly Beach in lots like Folly Beach County Park, Folly Beach Fishing Pier Lot, Center Street Public Parking. Our parking page maps every option with addresses, rates from $10-15/vehicle and a live crowd-based availability estimate so you can plan ahead and skip circling.
Find ParkingAt Folly Beach, don't miss the Roasted Oysters at Bowens Island Restaurant. Our dining page pulls live ratings and hours from Google Places and highlights the local dishes worth ordering.
Explore DiningBoats leave Folly Beach from Folly River, including the Dolphin & Marsh Eco Tour — dolphin watches, sunset sails, kayak tours and fishing charters. Our things to do page lists the operators, departure times and prices.
See Things to DoFolly Beach hosts Dawn Patrol at the Washout and more. Our events page pulls the current week's lineup so nothing sneaks up on you.
Check EventsIt depends on the UV index and your skin. Our conditions page converts today's hourly UV forecast at Folly Beach into minutes to burn using the standard erythemal dose model, so instead of "UV 9" you get "unprotected fair skin burns in about 18 minutes", along with the strongest stretch of the day and when to reapply. Open sand and water reflect UV back at you, so the estimate includes a beach uplift.
Check Today's Burn TimeIt depends on when. From May 1 through September 30 dogs are not allowed on the beach between 10am and 6pm. At every other time they are allowed but must be leashed and under control. No pets on the Folly Beach pier at any time. Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Possessing or drinking alcohol on Folly Beach is prohibited at all times. Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Open fires and fireworks are prohibited on the beach at all times. Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesYes. Tents and canopies may be used during the day but must be off the beach by sunset. Anything left after sunset is treated as abandoned and may be removed by the city. Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Glass is not allowed on the beach at any time. Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesNo. Smoking is prohibited on the beach and on the beach access paths. Source: City of Folly Beach, Rules & Regulations, checked 2026-09-09.
See All Beach RulesAt Folly Beach, the sun sets at 7:07 PM today — about 11h 53m of daylight. Sunrise was 7:14 AM. Live water temperature, surf height, UV index, wind and tide for Folly Beach update at the top of the conditions page.