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Folly Beach Pier

A classic East Coast pier break where the south side can peel long lefts on solid NE groundswells while jetties and shifting sand can make peaks move daily. Get the latest surfing conditions, forecast, and tide details for Folly Beach Pier in South Carolina.

Break TypeBeach Break
Skill LevelIntermediate
LocationSouth Carolina, US
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The Wave

Jetty rocks, shifting sandbars and the no-surf zone near the pier concentrate surfers into punchy peaks - watch currents and crowds, especially on cleaner north-wind days.

Cleaner sessions most often happen with NW-N winds and mid-tide to slightly falling mid-tides.

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Jetty rocks, shifting sandbars and the no-surf zone near the pier concentrate surfers into punchy peaks - watch currents and crowds, especially on cleaner north-wind days.

Respect the local peak and watch for submerged hazards during lower tidal stages.

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