Folly Beach or Isle of Palms Beach today?
Folly Beach, South Carolina · Isle of Palms, South Carolina — 20 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Folly Beach
vs
96Isle of Palms Beach
Too close to call today. Folly Beach scores 96 and Isle of Palms Beach scores 96, 20 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 20 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Folly Beach | Isle of Palms Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Families with kids | 93 | 93 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 100 | tie |
| Surfing | 53 | 53 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Folly Beach | Isle of Palms Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 85°F |
| Wave height | 1.9 ft | 2 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:25 AM | High 8:08 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 Isle of Palms Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (96 and 96), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Folly Beach and Isle of Palms Beach?
About 20 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.