Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Folly Beach, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Monday, June 8, 2026, 2:40 AM EDT
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Local Points of Interest
Charleston, SCStation Name: CHR60
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Folly Beach, SC 29439
Charleston County
GPS Coordinates: 32.536, -79.656
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Wando River, Mount Pleasant, SC (26.3 mi)
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Wando River, Charleston, SC (28.4 mi)
Ashley River, North Charleston, SC (29.7 mi)
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Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (34.6 mi)
Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (36.2 mi)
Ashley River, Summerville, SC (39.4 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (39.5 mi)
Weather Near Folly Beach, South Carolina
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 88°F
L: 75°F

Sat
H: 84°F
L: 76°F

Sun
H: 86°F
L: 75°F

Mon
H: 88°F
L: 77°F

Tue
H: 90°F
L: 78°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.2 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 60 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:49 PM
Moonset: 12:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM5:19 PM - 7:49 PM
Minor Periods
10:37 AM - 12:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued June 18 at 7:31PM EDT until June 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 7:31 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 18 at 7:31PM EDT until June 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Thu June 18, 2026, 7:31 PM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 3:45 AM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT Friday. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM to 4 PM EDT Friday. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued June 19 at 2:13AM EDT until June 19 at 6:00AM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Gale Warning issued June 19 at 2:13AM EDT until June 19 at 4:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Fri June 19, 2026, 2:13 AM
Expires: Fri June 19, 2026, 4:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, southwest winds 15 to 20 kt with gusts up to 30 kt and seas 3 to 6 ft. For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt and seas 5 to 8 ft expected. * WHERE...South Santee River to Edisto Beach out 20 NM. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 6 AM EDT early this morning. For the Gale Warning, from 6 AM this morning to 4 PM EDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should alter plans to avoid these hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 71.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 5:49 PM
Moonset: 12:51 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 18.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:21 AM - 8:51 AM5:19 PM - 7:49 PM
Minor Periods
10:37 AM - 12:07 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.27 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:29 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 6:35 PM
Moonset: 12:23 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 27.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:08 AM - 9:38 AM6:05 PM - 8:35 PM
Minor Periods
11:41 AM - 1:11 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.53 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.87 μg/m3
Ozone: 104.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 7:18 PM
Moonset: 12:51 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 38.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:52 AM - 10:22 AM6:48 PM - 9:18 PM
Minor Periods
12:42 AM - 2:12 PM12:21 AM - 1:51 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 2.72 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.59 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.54 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 8:00 PM
Moonset: 1:17 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 49.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:35 AM - 11:05 AM7:30 PM - 10:00 PM
Minor Periods
1:41 PM - 3:11 PM12:47 AM - 2:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.37 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.89 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:20 PM
Sunset: 8:30 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 8:43 PM
Moonset: 1:44 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 61.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:17 AM - 11:47 AM8:13 PM - 10:43 PM
Minor Periods
2:38 PM - 4:08 PM1:14 AM - 2:44 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
