Folly Beach: 5th Street W and 6th Street W
About
Folly Beach: 5th Street W and 6th 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 reaches the shore between 5th Street W and 6th Street W. For a beach visit, summer brings the warmest weather, with typical July highs around 88°F and lows near 77°F based on averages from a nearby weather station in Charleston. Spring and fall are milder: October typically runs around 76°F by day and 63°F at night, with fewer wet days than the summer months. Farther afield, the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk lies about 9 miles away. Patriot's Point Nature Trail is about 10 miles off and offers another short outing in the Charleston area.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
None at the access
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 and 6th 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, 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 TrailHiking9.9 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
