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Folly Beach: 4th Street E and 5th Street E

South Carolina

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Folly Beach: 4th Street E and 5th Street E is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Folly Beach and located about 1.8 miles from the town of Folly Beach. The access has parking, making it a straightforward place to pull in and walk onto the sand. For comfortable weather, spring and fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show April highs around 75°F and October highs around 78°F, while July highs average about 91°F. Within about 10 miles, the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk and Patriot's Point Nature Trail offer hiking, and the West Ashley Bikeway is a mountain biking option.

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

Folly Beach: 4th Street E and 5th Street E

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 61–82°F and lows of 39–63°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Sullivans Is, SC weather station, 8.4 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan59° high36° low
  2. Feb61° high39° low
  3. Mar67° high45° low
  4. Apr75° high54° low
  5. May82° high63° low
  6. Jun88° high70° low
  7. Jul91° high73° low
  8. Aug90° high72° low
  9. Sep86° high68° low
  10. Oct78° high58° low
  11. Nov69° high47° low
  12. Dec62° high40° low

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

Where it is

Nearest town
Folly Beach, South Carolina · 1.8 mi

Source: USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

Best time to visit Folly Beach: 4th Street E and 5th Street E

Best months: October–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

    59° / 36°

  2. Feb

    61° / 39°

  3. Mar

    67° / 45°

  4. Apr

    75° / 54°

  5. May

    82° / 63°

  6. Jun

    88° / 70°

  7. Jul

    91° / 73°

  8. Aug

    90° / 72°

  9. Sep

    86° / 68°

  10. Oct

    78° / 58°

  11. Nov

    69° / 47°

  12. Dec

    62° / 40°

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Sullivans Is, SC, 8.4 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.