Folly Beach Pier Water Temperature (Sea) and Wetsuit Guide (Carolina South, USA) (2024)

Statistics for 07 Jun (1981–2005) – mean: 25.7 °C, range: 23.0 °C to 27.0 °C

Sunny with very warm air temperatures, feeling like 28 °C once we account for any wind. Sea temperatures (25 °C) very warm too. Staying comfortable in the water at Folly Beach Pier won't be a problem, but wear at least a rash-vest to keep the UV off.

Map of current United States Surface Water Temperatures based on measurements from oceanographic satellites

Map of current United States Sea Water Temperature Anomalies (compared with long term averages at this time of year)

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Below is a graph of Historical Sea Surface Temperature for Folly Beach Pier. This has been derived from analysis of two decades of oceanographic satellite measurements of nearby open water. We have calculated the average water temperature variation around the year as well as the extremes that have been observed on each date.

All of the graphs for the surf breaks presented on Surf-Forecast.com are on the same scale to enable comparison between locations around the world.

Folly Beach Pier sea water temperatures peak in the range 26 to 29°C (79 to 84°F) on around the 24th of July and are at their coldest on about the 4th of March, in the range 17 to 21°C (63 to 70°F). Year round warm sea water temperatures at Folly Beach Pier climb to their maximum in the fourth week of July. Even then a rash vest and board shorts should be fine for surfing at any time of year. The coldest Folly Beach Pier sea water temperatures in early March require something like a 3/2mm fully sealed wetsuit.

Actual sea surface water temperatures close to shore at Folly Beach Pier can vary by several degrees compared with these open water averages. This is especially true after heavy rain, close to river mouths or after long periods of strong offshore winds. Offshore winds cause colder deep water to replace surface water that has been warmed by the sun. Air temperature, wind-chill and sunshine should also be considered before deciding on the kind of wetsuit needed to stay warm when surfing at Folly Beach Pier. Refer to our detailed weather forecasts for this information.