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Folly Beach Pier Surf Forecast, South Carolina

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Folly Beach Pier surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2ft
knee to waist high
Swell Period
7.4s
Wind
3mph
SSE / Gusts 12mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Wind Swell
2.4ft @ 7sSE

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Wed, Apr 12-3ft
Poor

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

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|2-5mph SSE
Thu, Apr 21-2ft
Poor

Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with light winds out of the SE.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s SE|5-8mph E
Fri, Apr 32-3ft
Poor - Fair

Aim for the middle of the day — 2-3ft on SE swell at 6s with 8mph from the SE. It's a bit wonky first thing but settles down.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s SE|8-9mph SE
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Sun
2ft
Swell building Sat, Apr 4Fair

8s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Folly Beach Pier Surf 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

Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

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 7.4s swell period. Wind is SSE 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.
What is the breaking wave height at Folly Beach Pier?
The current breaking wave height at Folly Beach Pier is 1-2ft, produced by a 2.4ft SE wind swell swell at 7s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
When is the best time to surf Folly Beach Pier?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Folly Beach Pier is Sunday from 3 PM to 6 PM with 2ft waves, a 8.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.