Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Folly Beach, SC
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Sunday, April 30, 2023, 6:24 PM EDT
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Station Name: CHR60WAVE
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters
Nearest Address:
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Folly Beach, SC 29439
Charleston County
GPS Coordinates: 32.536, -79.659
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Weather Near Folly Beach, South Carolina
Current Weather

Humidity: 83%
Feels Like: 64.8°F
Wind: NE 8.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 13.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0
Five Day Weather Forecast

Mon
H: 87°F
L: 69°F

Tue
H: 84°F
L: 65°F

Wed
H: 85°F
L: 68°F

Thu
H: 79°F
L: 70°F

Fri
H: 81°F
L: 72°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.14 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.44 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:10 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:40 AM - 10:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:01 AM - 1:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Beach Hazards Statement issued September 14 at 7:51PM EDT until September 15 at 8:00PM EDT by NWS Wilmington NC
Effective: Sun September 14, 2025, 7:51 PM
Expires: Mon September 15, 2025, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Strong north to south longshore current. There is also a Moderate Risk of rip currents expected. * WHERE...In North Carolina, Coastal Pender County. In South Carolina, Coastal Georgetown County. * WHEN...From 6 AM EDT Monday through Monday evening. * IMPACTS...Longshore currents can sweep swimmers and surfers into rip currents, piers, jetties, and other hazardous areas. It may sweep swimmers off their feet, making it difficult to return to shore.
Caution should be used when in or near the water. Check with lifeguards before entering the ocean for possible hazards you may be swept into.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 78.2°F
Average Humidity: 48%
Wind: 13.9 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.46 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.13 μg/m3
Ozone: 85.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:24 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:10 AM
Moonset: 3:46 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 34.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:40 AM - 10:10 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:16 PM - 4:46 PM12:01 AM - 1:31 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 75.1°F
Average Humidity: 62%
Wind: 16.6 mph
UV Index: 1.9
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.9 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.48 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:13 PM
Sunset: 7:23 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 9:09 AM
Moonset: 4:36 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 23.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:39 AM - 11:09 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
4:06 PM - 5:36 PM1:06 AM - 2:36 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.7°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 7.8 mph
UV Index: 1.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.88 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 7.63 μg/m3
Ozone: 76.4 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:21 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 10:04 AM
Moonset: 5:16 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 14.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:34 AM - 12:04 AM
Minor Periods
4:46 PM - 6:16 PM2:14 AM - 3:44 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 74.8°F
Average Humidity: 73%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.98 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.77 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:20 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 10:54 AM
Moonset: 5:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:24 AM - 12:54 AM
Minor Periods
5:20 PM - 6:50 PM3:20 AM - 4:50 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 76°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0 μg/m3
Ozone: 0 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:12 PM
Sunset: 7:19 PM
Daylight: 12 hrs 14 mins
Moon Transit: 11:40 AM
Moonset: 6:20 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.8%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:13 AM - 2:43 AM11:10 AM - 1:40 PM
Minor Periods
5:50 PM - 7:20 PM4:23 AM - 5:53 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5