Folly Beach or Kiawah Island Beach today?
Folly Beach, South Carolina · Kiawah Island, South Carolina — 14 km apart
Updated 4:00 AM EDT
99Folly Beach
vs
99Kiawah Island Beach
Too close to call today. Folly Beach scores 99 and Kiawah Island Beach scores 99 — 14 km apart and sharing the same weather, so pick on what you want to do.
Which one, for what
- Go to Folly Beach for surfing — surfing 47 vs 40.
- Kiawah Island Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Folly Beach | Kiawah Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 94 | 94 | tie |
| Families with kids | 95 | 95 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 83 | 83 | tie |
| Surfing | 47 | 40 | Folly Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Folly Beach | Kiawah Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 77°F | 77°F |
| Wave height | 0.9 ft | 0.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 66°F | 66°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 10:18 AM | Low 4:06 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 Kiawah Island 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 Kiawah Island Beach?
About 14 km in a straight line. Close enough that they usually share weather and swell, so the difference is often in the shape of the beach rather than the forecast.