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The Washout (AKA "Hollywood")

The best surfing on Folly is in the area best known as "The Washout". Experienced surfers claim this is where you can experience the best waves on the South Carolina Coast. Hurricane Hugo was responsible for The Washout. Where a block of homes once stood, the wind now blows unimpeded across the beach, through the wetlands and then to the Folly River. This wind effect is what experts claim causes the water there to "roll" so well.

 

County Park

Area has strong currents near Folly River inlet. Seldom surfed. Can have surf on large SE swell. Use Caution.

 

Clouds

Outside cloud break off Condos. Occasional big break.

 

Folly Pier

NE side of pier cleaner on SE wind days. South side of Folly Pier has long outside break. Good at low tide, east swell, NE wind.

 

6th Street East

Fair to good waves.

 

10th Street East

Popular spot but does not break as big as The Washout on NE swells. Can hold a nice south swell.

 

Piddleys

It’s usually small here.

 

Old Coast Guard Base

Fickle break off SW sandbar. Strong currents. Use caution. Can have point break quality.

 

Favorite Surfing Locations on Folly Beach Map