Folly Beach: 4th Street W
About
Folly Beach: 4th Street W is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Folly Beach. It sits about 1.4 miles from the town of Folly Beach. The access has parking, and a fee is charged. For comfortable weather, late spring and fall are the best bets. Typical averages from a nearby station in Charleston show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 76°F, while July and August see the most wet days and highs in the upper 80s. Two trails lie within about 10 miles. The Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk is roughly 8.7 miles away, and Patriot's Point Nature Trail is about 9.7 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Paid parking
Restrooms
None
As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.
Location
Folly Beach: 4th 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, 8.9 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 TrailHiking9.7 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
