Folly Beach Pier

About Folly Beach Pier

Folly Beach Pier is the heart of Charleston's surf scene. The Edwin S. Taylor Fishing Pier creates sandbars that produce fun, approachable waves on both sides. While not as powerful as the nearby Washout, the pier offers more consistent conditions and easier access for surfers of all levels. Folly Beach has been a surfing destination since the 1960s, with local board shapers and surf shops keeping the culture alive through flat spells and hurricanes alike. On solid northeast swells, the south side of the pier can produce surprisingly hollow lefts.