Beach Weather in The Battery, Charleston, United States

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BEACH WEATHER MONTHLY AVERAGES

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21°
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20°
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23°
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26°
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29°
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Beach Weather Today in The Battery

Today the maximum temperature will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 27° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

Today will have 0.8mm of very light rain. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 9%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and strong at 34kmh from the South West. The strong winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The strong onshore winds may make conditions rougher for swimming.

The Battery faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:20 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in The Battery

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 29° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.9mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 1.1mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.7mm of rain. Expect some sunshine and occasionally cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 50%.

THE BATTERY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
30° 30° 29° 29° 34° 34° 33° 29°
1% 0% 2% 0% 0% 2% 0% 72%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
29° 26° 25° 27° 31° 34° 32° 28°
0% 15% 5% 9% 3% 11% 9% 19%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 29° 32° 32° 28° 27°
85% 10% 12% 20% 25% 83% 34% 74%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
28° 27° 26° 29° 31° 32° 30° 27°
15% 5% 76% 73% 10% 16% 16% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 1.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
27°
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 26° 25° 25° 25° 28° 28° 27°
17% 77% 73% 73% 88% 78% 65% 38%
0.0mm 1.5mm 0.5mm 1.4mm 0.3mm 0.8mm 0.2mm 0.0mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
27° 26° 26° 26° 27° 29° 27° 26°
80% 51% 68% 92% 79% 83% 83% 89%
0.2mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 1.6mm 0.9mm 0.6mm 0.9mm 0.4mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26° 25° 26° 28° 30° 30° 29° 27°
58% 43% 53% 64% 78% 58% 43% 87%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 0.6mm 0.2mm 0.1mm 0.1mm
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
29°
Wed 29th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
34
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
19
kmh
1.2m
0.8m
0.6m
0.4m
0.6m
1.1m
0.4m
0.7m
7.9s 7.9s 5.8s 4.8s 7.9s 7.9s 6.7s 6.0s
Thu 30th July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
6
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
13
kmh
17
kmh
0.3m
0.6m
0.8m
0.6m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.5m
5.6s 5.6s 5.8s 6.1s 6.1s 6.2s 5.9s 4.2s
Fri 31st July
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14
kmh
9
kmh
4
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
0.5m
0.1m
0.4m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.6m
0.7m
5.4s 4.9s 4.8s 8.2s 8.3s 5.4s 8.1s 4.9s
Sat 1st August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
20
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
0.9m
0.5m
0.4m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.8m
1.1m
4.9s 9.2s 7.5s 4.1s 9.0s 8.9s 8.9s 6.1s
Sun 2nd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
23
kmh
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
30
kmh
32
kmh
27
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.8m
0.9m
1.2m
1.2m
5.9s 4.7s 5.1s 5.4s 7.5s 7.5s 7.4s 7.2s
Mon 3rd August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
23
kmh
26
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
22
kmh
18
kmh
1.3m
1.0m
0.7m
0.8m
1.0m
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
7.0s 6.8s 6.8s 6.9s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s 6.8s
Tue 4th August
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
18
kmh
17
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
16
kmh
0.6m
0.2m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.7m
0.8m
6.9s 7.1s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s 7.3s
Wed 29th July
2:30 AM 8:26 AM 2:32 PM 8:49 PM
0.20 1.71 0.03 2.09
Thu 30th July
3:12 AM 9:08 AM 3:18 PM 9:31 PM
0.15 1.76 0.00 2.08
Fri 31st July
3:54 AM 9:52 AM 4:05 PM 10:16 PM
0.12 1.80 0.00 2.04
Sat 1st August
4:38 AM 10:42 AM 4:55 PM 11:04 PM
0.11 1.83 0.04 1.97
Sun 2nd August
5:25 AM 11:36 AM 5:49 PM 11:56 PM
0.12 1.85 0.10 1.88
Mon 3rd August
6:15 AM 12:36 PM 6:48 PM
0.14 1.86 0.17
Tue 4th August
12:52 AM 7:11 AM 1:38 PM 7:52 PM
1.80 0.16 1.89 0.23
Wed 29th July
35°
0.8mm
5kmh W
9%
Thu 30th July
34°
0.0mm
8kmh NNE
8%
Fri 31st July
32°
0.5mm
14kmh SSE
42%
Sat 1st August
32°
1.1mm
18kmh SSE
37%
Sun 2nd August
28°
4.7mm
8kmh SW
63%
Mon 3rd August
29°
5.4mm
19kmh SSW
78%
Tue 4th August
30°
1.3mm
16kmh SSE
60%
Wed 5th August
32°
1.6mm
12kmh SSE
57%
Thu 6th August
31°
0.3mm
11kmh ESE
44%
Fri 7th August
33°
0.0mm
6kmh ENE
22%
Sat 8th August
32°
0.6mm
6kmh ENE
43%
Sun 9th August
31°
0.3mm
15kmh ESE
49%
Mon 10th August
34°
0.0mm
11kmh NNE
23%
Tue 11th August
34°
9.2mm
13kmh SW
41%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 32° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 28° which is very warm and ideal for relaxing and swimming for the whole day. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 41%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in The Battery don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

The Battery, Charleston Beach Holiday

The Battery is a historic landmark in Charleston, South Carolina, known for its beautiful antebellum homes, picturesque gardens, and scenic waterfront views. While the area itself does not have a beach in the traditional sense, there are several nearby beaches that you can visit during your holiday. Some of the most popular beaches near The Battery are Sullivan's Island, Isle of Palms, and Folly Beach.

Beach Type

  • Sullivan's Island: This beach features light tan sand and gentle waves. It is perfect for families with children as the water is relatively calm.
  • Isle of Palms: This beach is known for its soft white sand and clear blue waters. The beach is wide and spacious enough to accommodate various activities.
  • Folly Beach: This beach has golden sand and offers a more lively atmosphere. It is popular among surfers and is also great for swimming.

Recommended Beach Activities

  • Sullivan's Island: Enjoy sunbathing or building sandcastles on the soft sand. The calm waters make it perfect for swimming or paddleboarding.
  • Isle of Palms: This beach is well-suited for activities like volleyball or frisbee. With its clear waters, it's also great for swimming and boogie boarding.
  • Folly Beach: Try your hand at surfing or rent a stand-up paddleboard to explore the waters. Fishing from the pier is another popular activity at this beach.

Accommodation

While there are no hotels or resorts directly on The Battery, you can find many accommodation options in downtown Charleston or near one of the mentioned beaches.

Suggested areas to stay

  • Downtown Charleston: Staying here will put you within walking distance to The Battery as well as other historic sites, restaurants, and shops.
  • Sullivan's Island/Isle of Palms: Opt for a rental property or beach house in these areas to enjoy a more relaxed atmosphere while still being close to The Battery.
  • Folly Beach: Choose from various beachfront hotels or vacation rentals for a lively beach experience.

Beach Amenities

  • Sullivan's Island: Public restrooms, outdoor showers, and several restaurants nearby.
  • Isle of Palms: Public restrooms, showers, parking, and a variety of dining options within walking distance.
  • Folly Beach: Public restrooms, showers, ample parking, and numerous bars and restaurants nearby.

Although The Battery itself does not have a beach, it is located near several beautiful beaches that you can visit during your holiday. Each beach offers its unique charm and activities catering to visitors with different preferences.

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