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Public Beach Access - 9th St W
4.6★ · 37 Google ratings · Folly Beach, Georgia
At a glance
Parking
Fills up early
Walk
200 yd · 2 min
Cost
Paid parking
Water
85°F
Tide
6 ft range today
Sand
150 yd from the water to the back
Map of Public Beach Access - 9th St W
Guide
Good to know
Best for sunset viewing
The beach offers reliable sunset views that multiple visitors specifically highlighted as a reason to visit.
Quieter than other Folly access points
This entrance provides more privacy and fewer crowds compared to the busier ramble area of Folly Beach.
Arrive before 10am on weekends
Parking becomes very difficult by late morning on Saturdays, though arriving after 6pm is another viable option.
Explore free parking alternatives
Free street parking exists nearby on residential streets, and a small free sandy lot is available about 250.
Bring supplies, no showers available
Pack a cooler and sunscreen since there are no rinse showers at this access point, though one exists.
Conditions
How it is right now
Air
82°F · clear
Water
85°F
Waves
2.2 ft · 5 s apart
Wind
8 mph from the ESE
Shelter
Onshore · wind blowing straight in off the water
UV index
7 peak today
| Time | Tide | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 01:53 | High tide | ↑ |
| 07:47 | Low tide | ↓ |
| 14:38 | High tide | ↑ |
| 20:54 | Low tide | ↓ |
Last updated Sep 4, 10:40 AM.
Practical
Plan your visit
📍 Folly Island, Folly Beach, SC 29439
🌊 Water 200 yd away, about 2 min walk
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Questions
Common questions
How far is the walk to the water at Public Beach Access - 9th St W?
200 yd in a straight line from the listing to the mapped shoreline, about 2 min. Soft sand and dune make the real walk longer than the straight line.
Does Public Beach Access - 9th St W have restrooms?
No restrooms are mapped within 600 m on OpenStreetMap. That means nobody has mapped any, which is not the same as there being none.
Measured from OpenStreetMap, public aerial imagery and live conditions data, and counted from visitor reviews. Every source, in full.
