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Folly Beach Pier Surf Forecast

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Folly Beach Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
6.65s
Wind
3mph
NNW / Gusts 8mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
2.4ft @ 7sESE

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Heavy
Best Swell
NE
Best Wind
NW
Season
Fall

Folly Beach Pier is a classic East Coast beach break offering fun, forgiving waves ideal for learners and intermediate surfers. The sandy bottom and gentle beach setup create a welcoming environment, though the famous pier can add character and provide shelter from wind on certain conditions. This popular Charleston-area spot works best during fall when Atlantic swells arrive and crowds thin slightly compared to summer.

Pier structureHeavy crowdsStrong currents near pier pilings

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s ESE|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Poor

A slow one — 0-1ft waves and poor conditions with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
4s S|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Poor

Pretty quiet out there — 2-3ft and mostly poor with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Poor - Fair

Slim pickings today — 2-3ft and poor - fair with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
8s ESE|Calm

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Folly Beach Pier Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Folly Beach Pier?
The current wave height at Folly Beach Pier is 1-2ft with a 6.65s swell period. Wind is NNW at 3mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
How accurate is the Folly Beach Pier surf forecast?
Our Folly Beach Pier forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.