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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Local Points of Interest
Charleston, SCSponsored Content
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: 57%
Feels Like: 78.7°F
Wind: NNE 6.9 mph
Wind Gusts: 10.6 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 9 mi
UV Index: 0.3
Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 71°F
L: 62°F

Thu
H: 78°F
L: 62°F

Fri
H: 75°F
L: 59°F

Sat
H: 72°F
L: 60°F

Sun
H: 75°F
L: 68°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 15.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 67 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 6:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 8:52 AM
Moonset: 3:53 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:22 AM - 10:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:23 PM - 4:53 PM1:13 AM - 2:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued October 15 at 1:40PM EDT until October 15 at 6:00PM EDT by NWS Charleston SC
Effective: Wed October 15, 2025, 1:40 PM
Expires: Wed October 15, 2025, 6:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to one half foot of inundation above ground level expected along shorelines and tidal waterways (6.9 to 7.1 feet Mean Lower Low Water at Charleston). * WHERE...Coastal Colleton and Charleston Counties. * WHEN...Until 6 PM EDT this evening. * IMPACTS...This could result in some roads becoming impassable. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High tide will occur around 4:17 PM today at Charleston. Saltwater inundation will be possible 1 to 2 hours before and after high tide.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Visit water.weather.gov for additional water level and flood impact information.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 67.3°F
Average Humidity: 81%
Wind: 14.8 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.78 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Ozone: 72.12 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 6:46 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 8:52 AM
Moonset: 3:53 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 29.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:22 AM - 10:52 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
3:23 PM - 4:53 PM1:13 AM - 2:43 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 68.5°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.21 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.31 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:04 PM
Sunset: 6:44 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 9:39 AM
Moonset: 4:23 PM
Moon Phase: Last Quarter
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:09 AM - 11:39 AM
Minor Periods
3:53 PM - 5:23 PM2:17 AM - 3:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 66.5°F
Average Humidity: 45%
Wind: 10.5 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 8.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 5.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 91.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:43 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 10:22 AM
Moonset: 4:50 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM9:52 AM - 12:22 AM
Minor Periods
4:20 PM - 5:50 PM3:17 AM - 4:47 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 65.7°F
Average Humidity: 54%
Wind: 8.1 mph
UV Index: 1.3
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 16.35 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 6.25 μg/m3
Ozone: 90.2 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:42 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 17 mins
Moon Transit: 11:04 AM
Moonset: 5:15 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:34 AM - 1:04 PM
Minor Periods
4:45 PM - 6:15 PM4:15 AM - 5:45 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 71°F
Average Humidity: 72%
Wind: 12.5 mph
UV Index: 0
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.34 μg/m3
Ozone: 88.31 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:03 PM
Sunset: 6:41 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:44 AM
Moonset: 5:40 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:19 AM - 2:49 AM11:14 AM - 1:44 PM
Minor Periods
5:10 PM - 6:40 PM5:11 AM - 6:41 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5