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Folly Beach

Charleston’s laid-back surf town — “The Washout” is the area’s best-known break, and parking is the real challenge, with metered streets and a paid pier lot that go early.

Folly Beach, South Carolina · live parking & conditions · updated June 19, 2026

About Folly Beach

Folly Beach is a paid or ticketed surf spot in Folly Beach, South Carolina. On-site you'll find restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

Parking at Folly Beach

Paid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout. BeachMap shows Folly Beach's live parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.

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Conditions & tides

Folly Beach is a surf break — check the swell, wind and tide before you paddle out. In a typical year July is the warmest month here, with highs near 88°F, and it's reliably beach weather April to October. Tap Folly Beach on the map for live surf, wind, water temperature, UV and tide times.

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Folly Beach: FAQ

Is there parking at Folly Beach?
Paid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout. BeachMap shows Folly Beach's real-time parking status — open, filling or full — reported by other beachgoers.
Is Folly Beach free?
No — Folly Beach is ticketed or paid (Paid lots + metered streets; very limited near The Washout).
What's at Folly Beach?
Folly Beach has restrooms, showers, lifeguard.

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