Folly Beach or Hilton Head Beach today?
Folly Beach, South Carolina · Hilton Head Island, South Carolina — 95 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Folly Beach
vs
99Hilton Head Beach
Too close to call today. Folly Beach scores 99 and Hilton Head Beach scores 99, 95 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Folly Beach for surfing — surfing 47 vs 38.
- Hilton Head Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Folly Beach | Hilton Head Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 80 | tie |
| Surfing | 47 | 38 | Folly Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Folly Beach | Hilton Head Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 78°F |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft | 0.6 ft |
| Air temperature | 66°F | 68°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 6 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:18 AM | Low 4:27 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Folly Beach or Hilton Head Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (99 and 99), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Folly Beach and Hilton Head Beach?
About 95 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.