Folly Beach or Hilton Head Beach today?
Folly Beach, South Carolina · Hilton Head Island, South Carolina — 95 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Folly Beach
vs
97Hilton Head Beach
Too close to call today. Folly Beach scores 96 and Hilton Head Beach scores 97, 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 53 vs 39.
- Go to Hilton Head Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
| Activity | Folly Beach | Hilton Head Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 99 | Hilton Head Beach |
| Families with kids | 93 | 98 | Hilton Head Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 95 | tie |
| Surfing | 53 | 39 | Folly Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Folly Beach | Hilton Head Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 86°F |
| Wave height | 1.9 ft | 1.1 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 76°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 7 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:25 AM | High 9:03 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 (96 and 97), 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.
Which is better with kids, Folly Beach or Hilton Head Beach?
Hilton Head Beach today — 98 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.