Water Temperature of the Atlantic Ocean Near Folly Beach, SC

Current Water Temperature

55.8°F

Measurement Time: Monday, January 19, 2026, 10:40 AM EST

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Local Points of Interest

Charleston, SC

Atlantic Ocean

Station Name: CHR60WAVE
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, -79.659

Nearby Water Temperatures

Atlantic Ocean, Folly Beach, SC (0.2 mi)
Atlantic Ocean, Isle of Palms, SC (18.5 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (22.9 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (22.9 mi)
Cooper River, Charleston, SC (23 mi)
Cooper River, Mount Pleasant, SC (23.5 mi)
Wando River, Mount Pleasant, SC (26.2 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (27.9 mi)
Wando River, Charleston, SC (28.3 mi)
Ashley River, North Charleston, SC (29.6 mi)
Cooper River, North Charleston, SC (30.2 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (34.5 mi)
Cooper River, Moncks Corner, SC (36.1 mi)
Ashley River, Summerville, SC (39.3 mi)
Cooper River, Goose Creek, SC (39.5 mi)

Weather Near Folly Beach, South Carolina

Current Weather

48.4°F
Sunny
Sunny
45.2°F
44°F
43%
W 6.9 mph
8.2 mph
39.2°F
31.1°F
0 in
0%
8 mi
1023 mbar
3.7

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Mon
H: 52°F
L: 35°F
Sunny
Tue
H: 50°F
L: 36°F
Partly Cloudy
Wed
H: 56°F
L: 41°F
Patchy rain nearby
Thu
H: 62°F
L: 50°F
Moderate rain
Fri
H: 61°F
L: 48°F

Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 6.75 μg/m3
PM10: 6.85 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 190.85 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 70 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:29 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 8:04 AM
Moon Transit: 1:16 PM
Moonset: 6:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:47 AM - 4:17 AM
12:46 AM - 3:16 PM

Minor Periods

6:06 PM - 7:36 PM
7:34 AM - 9:04 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Special Weather Statement issued January 18 at 10:03PM EST by NWS Charleston SC

Effective: Sun January 18, 2026, 10:03 PM
Expires: Mon January 19, 2026, 9:00 AM

Lingering moisture and puddles from earlier rainfall will create patchy black ice on area roads during the overnight and early morning hours. Icy spots could form on paved surfaces such as bridges and overpasses, primary and secondary roads, parking lots, sidewalks and driveways. Black ice is difficult to see and distinguish from dry surfaces. The deceptive nature of black ice can catch you unaware while you are driving or walking, causing you to lose control of your motor vehicle or to slip and fall.

If you plan to drive or walk, remain alert for black ice. Slow your driving speed and use care when walking on sidewalks, driveways or parking lots. Slips and falls constitute a leading cause of injuries during winter weather.
Monday, January 19, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
52.3°F
34.7°F
42.5°F
67%
0 in
0%
0%
13.4 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 8.89 μg/m3
PM10: 8.97 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 189.69 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 60.68 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:29 AM
Sunset: 5:39 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 20 mins
Moonrise: 8:04 AM
Moon Transit: 1:16 PM
Moonset: 6:36 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

1:47 AM - 4:17 AM
12:46 AM - 3:16 PM

Minor Periods

6:06 PM - 7:36 PM
7:34 AM - 9:04 AM

Action Rating: 5 out of 5

Tuesday, January 20, 2026

Weather Forecast

Sunny
49.6°F
36°F
42.7°F
43%
0 in
0%
0%
12.8 mph
0.8


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 10.81 μg/m3
PM10: 11 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 216.61 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 11.48 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.09 μg/m3
Ozone: 58.6 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:29 AM
Sunset: 5:40 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 21 mins
Moonrise: 8:37 AM
Moon Transit: 2:03 PM
Moonset: 7:38 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

2:35 AM - 5:05 AM
1:33 PM - 4:03 PM

Minor Periods

7:08 PM - 8:38 PM
8:07 AM - 9:37 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Wednesday, January 21, 2026

Weather Forecast

Partly Cloudy
55.8°F
40.8°F
48.4°F
60%
0 in
0%
0%
12.5 mph
0.6


Air Quality

AQI: 1 - Good
PM2.5: 11.44 μg/m3
PM10: 12.57 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 182.91 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.98 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.83 μg/m3
Ozone: 69.28 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:19 AM
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:41 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 23 mins
Moonrise: 9:07 AM
Moon Transit: 2:49 PM
Moonset: 8:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 8.1%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:22 AM - 5:52 AM
2:19 PM - 4:49 PM

Minor Periods

8:10 PM - 9:40 PM
8:37 AM - 10:07 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 22, 2026

Weather Forecast

Patchy rain nearby
62°F
50°F
54.2°F
85%
0.07 in
83%
0%
14.3 mph
0.5


Air Quality

AQI: 2 - Moderate
PM2.5: 20.01 μg/m3
PM10: 23.37 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 288.22 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 22.29 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.69 μg/m3
Ozone: 52.76 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:42 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 24 mins
Moonrise: 9:35 AM
Moon Transit: 3:33 PM
Moonset: 9:41 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 15.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:06 AM - 6:36 AM
3:03 PM - 5:33 PM

Minor Periods

9:11 PM - 10:41 PM
9:05 AM - 10:35 AM

Action Rating: 3 out of 5

Friday, January 23, 2026

Weather Forecast

Moderate rain
61.4°F
47.9°F
55.7°F
74%
0.57 in
85%
0%
18.6 mph
0


Air Quality

AQI: 3 - Unhealthy for Sensitive Groups
PM2.5: 42.03 μg/m3
PM10: 44.67 μg/m3
Carbon Monoxide: 590.23 μg/m3
Nitrogen Dioxide: 53.33 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 8.73 μg/m3
Ozone: 16.92 μg/m3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:18 AM
Sun Transit: 12:30 AM
Sunset: 5:43 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 25 mins
Moonrise: 10:02 AM
Moon Transit: 9:54 AM
Moonset: 10:44 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 24.4%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

9:24 AM - 11:54 AM
9:24 AM - 11:54 AM

Minor Periods

10:14 PM - 11:44 PM
9:32 AM - 11:02 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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