Folly Beach: 3rd Street W
About
Folly Beach: 3rd Street W is a public beach access point managed by the City of Folly Beach, South Carolina, about 1.5 miles from the town of Folly Beach. The access is accessible, giving visitors an accessible route onto the beach. Spring and fall are the most comfortable times for a beach visit. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Charleston show highs around 72°F in April and 76°F in October, while July highs typically reach about 88°F with more frequent wet days. For time off the sand, the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk lies about 8.7 miles away, and Patriot's Point Nature Trail is about 9.6 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
Restrooms
None
Accessible access
Yes
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Folly Beach: 3rd Street W
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–Jun. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 60–84°F and lows of 46–74°F.
Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Charleston City, SC weather station, 8.8 mi away. High / low in °F.
- Jan58° high44° low
- Feb60° high46° low
- Mar66° high52° low
- Apr72° high60° low
- May79° high68° low
- Jun84° high74° low
- Jul88° high77° low
- Aug86° high77° low
- Sep83° high73° low
- Oct76° high63° low
- Nov67° high53° low
- Dec61° high47° low
Nearby
- Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley RiverwalkHiking8.7 mi
- Patriot's Point Nature TrailHiking9.6 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
