Folly Beach: 9th Street W
About
Folly Beach: 9th Street W is a public beach access point in South Carolina, managed by the City of Folly Beach and located about 1.6 miles from the town of Folly Beach. This is a straightforward spot to reach the sand, with accessible access and parking on site. A fee is charged. For comfortable weather, aim for late spring or fall. Typical averages from the nearby Charleston City weather station show May highs around 79°F and October highs around 76°F, while July highs reach about 88°F and July and August see the most wet days. The closest other outing is the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk, a hike about 9 miles away.
Beach Details
Lifeguards
None
Parking
Small lot
Fee
Paid parking
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: 9th 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, 9.3 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 RiverwalkHiking9.1 mi
Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)
