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Edisto Beach: Thistle Street

South Carolina

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Thistle Street is a public beach access point in Edisto Beach, South Carolina, managed by the Town of Edisto Beach and sitting about a mile from the town center. It is a simple spot to reach the sand, and parking is available at the access. For comfortable beach weather, late spring and early fall tend to work best. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show May highs around 80°F and October highs near 77°F, while July and August average highs reach about 89°F. Two short hikes are close by if you want to stretch your legs off the beach. Spanish Mount Trail is about 0.9 miles away, and Campground Trail is roughly 1.6 miles away.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Parking

Small lot

Restrooms

None

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Edisto Beach: Thistle Street

South Carolina

Data: South Carolina Department of Environmental Services, beach access points. Source metadata · Official page

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: Feb–May. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–80°F and lows of 42–64°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Edisto Beach Sp, SC weather station, 1.8 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan57° high39° low
  2. Feb60° high42° low
  3. Mar65° high47° low
  4. Apr73° high55° low
  5. May80° high64° low
  6. Jun86° high72° low
  7. Jul89° high75° low
  8. Aug89° high73° low
  9. Sep85° high68° low
  10. Oct77° high58° low
  11. Nov68° high48° low
  12. Dec60° high43° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Edisto Beach, South Carolina · 0.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Best time to visit Edisto Beach: Thistle Street

Best months: September–May. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    57° / 39°

  2. Feb

    60° / 42°

  3. Mar

    65° / 47°

  4. Apr

    73° / 55°

  5. May

    80° / 64°

  6. Jun

    86° / 72°

  7. Jul

    89° / 75°

  8. Aug

    89° / 73°

  9. Sep

    85° / 68°

  10. Oct

    77° / 58°

  11. Nov

    68° / 48°

  12. Dec

    60° / 43°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Edisto Beach Sp, SC, 1.8 mi away at 5 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.