Folly Beach or Kiawah Island Beach today?
Folly Beach, South Carolina · Kiawah Island, South Carolina — 14 km apart
Updated 7:03 AM EDT
96Folly Beach
vs
96Kiawah Island Beach
Too close to call today. Folly Beach scores 96 and Kiawah Island Beach scores 96 — 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 53 vs 42.
- Go to Kiawah Island Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 99 vs 95.
| Activity | Folly Beach | Kiawah Island Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 95 | 99 | Kiawah Island Beach |
| Families with kids | 93 | 98 | Kiawah Island Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 98 | 98 | tie |
| Surfing | 53 | 42 | Folly Beach |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Folly Beach | Kiawah Island Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 85°F | 84°F |
| Wave height | 1.9 ft | 1.4 ft |
| Air temperature | 75°F | 75°F |
| Wind | 5 mph | 5 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 8:25 AM | High 8:47 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 (96 and 96), 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.
Which is better with kids, Folly Beach or Kiawah Island Beach?
Kiawah Island Beach today — 98 against 93 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.