Folly Beach: 5th Street W
About
Folly Beach: 5th Street W is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Folly Beach and about 1.4 miles from the town of Folly Beach. It offers parking, and a fee is charged. For the most comfortable weather, late spring and fall are good bets. Typical averages from a nearby weather station in Charleston show highs around 72°F in April and 76°F in October, while July highs climb to about 88°F with more wet days. Nearby options for a walk include the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk, about 8.8 miles away, and Patriot's Point Nature Trail, roughly 9.8 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: 5th 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 RiverwalkHiking8.8 mi
- Patriot's Point Nature TrailHiking9.8 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
