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Folly Beach: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

South Carolina

About

Folly Beach: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve is a public beach access point in South Carolina, within Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve. The nearest town is Secessionville, about 3 miles away. The site is a straightforward beach access, so a visit is about the sand and shoreline rather than a set route or climb. Dogs are not allowed, so leave pets at home when planning a trip here. Typical averages from a nearby weather station show mild winters. January runs from highs around 59°F to lows near 36°F, and December and February are similar, with highs in the low 60s. Spring warms quickly, with April highs around 75°F and May near 82°F. Summer is hot. July and August highs sit around 90°F, and lows stay in the low 70s. September is still warm at about 86°F, while October eases to around 78°F and November to about 69°F. Late spring and fall offer the most moderate beach-day temperatures. For more time outdoors in the area, Patriot's Point Nature Trail and the Yvonne duFort Evans Ashley Riverwalk are both about 7 miles away. The West Ashley Bikeway is roughly 9 miles off.

Beach Details

Lifeguards

None

Dogs

Not allowed

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.

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Location

Folly Beach: Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve

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, 5.9 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

  • Lighthouse Inlet Heritage Preserve · Public land
Nearest town
Folly Beach, South Carolina · 4.1 mi

Source: NIFC Jurisdictional Units; USGS GNIS populated places

Nearby

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

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