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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21°
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21°
Swim
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20°
Swim
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23°
Swim
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26°
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28°
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29°
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28°
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26°
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23°
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22°
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Beach Weather Today in The Battery

Today the maximum temperature will be 23° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. Today the water temperature will be 18° which is cool for swimming, shorty wetsuit may help you extend your time in the water.

Today will be dry with no rain showers. Expect plentiful sunshine and mostly clear blue skies with an average cloud cover of 3%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and moderate at 24kmh from the South-Southwest. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling fresher. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

The Battery faces Southeast and sunset will be over the land behind the beach at 08:05 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 23° which is warm and pleasant for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.7mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.2mm of rain and Sunday will have 3.2mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 61%.

THE BATTERY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 19° 20° 21° 25° 25° 24° 22°
0% 0% 0% 0% 0% 7% 10% 12%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
22° 22° 21° 22° 24° 20° 21° 21°
18% 25% 53% 82% 98% 85% 50% 77%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 18.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 20° 17° 18° 20° 22° 20° 19°
65% 100% 87% 84% 73% 49% 50% 82%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
19° 18° 18° 19° 22° 24° 24° 21°
57% 86% 90% 100% 52% 63% 86% 19%
0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 1.2mm 0.5mm 0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
18°
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 23° 26° 27° 25° 22°
25% 55% 31% 70% 70% 66% 53% 62%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.3mm 1.0mm 0.6mm 0.6mm 0.7mm
18°
18°
18°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
21° 21° 21° 23° 26° 28° 27° 23°
85% 100% 89% 72% 80% 63% 18% 16%
1.4mm 0.2mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
20°
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
20° 17° 15° 17° 20° 22° 20° 17°
15% 13% 13% 4% 0% 0% 0% 1%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
20°
20°
20°
23°
24°
24°
22°
21°
Wed 6th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
21
kmh
23
kmh
24
kmh
19
kmh
24
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
8.2s 8.8s 6.9s 8.4s 5.2s 5.3s 5.7s 5.7s
Thu 7th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
26
kmh
24
kmh
21
kmh
16
kmh
21
kmh
10
kmh
25
kmh
25
kmh
1.0m
1.0m
0.9m
0.6m
0.8m
0.1m
1.1m
1.0m
5.7s 5.7s 5.7s 5.9s 5.9s 5.9s 9.7s 9.8s
Fri 8th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
17
kmh
23
kmh
21
kmh
17
kmh
14
kmh
16
kmh
11
kmh
15
kmh
0.7m
0.9m
0.8m
0.6m
0.5m
0.4m
0.5m
0.9m
5.5s 5.4s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.5s 5.4s 5.5s
Sat 9th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
23
kmh
27
kmh
17
kmh
21
kmh
18
kmh
19
kmh
13
kmh
0.6m
0.9m
1.2m
0.6m
0.8m
0.7m
0.8m
0.5m
6.0s 7.0s 6.9s 7.0s 6.7s 7.6s 8.2s 6.4s
Sun 10th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
11
kmh
11
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
18
kmh
15
kmh
14
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.7m
0.9m
1.1m
7.0s 4.1s 6.5s 5.4s 7.0s 8.5s 11.3s 12.6s
Mon 11th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
12
kmh
13
kmh
21
kmh
26
kmh
26
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.7m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.5m
0.7m
12.5s 12.5s 8.7s 6.6s 7.7s 7.0s 6.3s 6.3s
Tue 12th May
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
23
kmh
21
kmh
22
kmh
17
kmh
17
kmh
20
kmh
18
kmh
13
kmh
0.9m
0.9m
0.9m
0.6m
0.5m
0.7m
0.7m
0.4m
6.3s 6.3s 6.3s 5.8s 5.6s 5.6s 5.6s 5.6s
Wed 6th May
5:48 AM 11:35 AM 5:27 PM 11:57 PM
0.24 1.34 0.24 1.61
Thu 7th May
6:29 AM 12:19 PM 6:11 PM
0.28 1.32 0.28
Fri 8th May
12:42 AM 7:16 AM 1:08 PM 7:04 PM
1.57 0.30 1.33 0.31
Sat 9th May
1:32 AM 8:06 AM 2:02 PM 8:05 PM
1.54 0.29 1.36 0.31
Sun 10th May
2:26 AM 8:58 AM 2:58 PM 9:10 PM
1.53 0.24 1.43 0.29
Mon 11th May
3:22 AM 9:49 AM 3:56 PM 10:15 PM
1.53 0.17 1.53 0.24
Tue 12th May
4:19 AM 10:41 AM 4:54 PM 11:18 PM
1.54 0.08 1.66 0.16
Wed 6th May
26°
0.0mm
19kmh SSW
3%
Thu 7th May
24°
18.5mm
8kmh SSW
61%
Fri 8th May
22°
0.0mm
12kmh ENE
73%
Sat 9th May
25°
2.2mm
15kmh SW
69%
Sun 10th May
27°
3.2mm
14kmh SSW
54%
Mon 11th May
29°
1.8mm
18kmh WSW
65%
Tue 12th May
23°
0.0mm
15kmh NNE
5%
Wed 13th May
26°
0.0mm
14kmh SSW
2%
Thu 14th May
28°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
2%
Fri 15th May
31°
0.0mm
14kmh WSW
20%
Sat 16th May
29°
1.1mm
9kmh SE
44%
Sun 17th May
28°
0.0mm
15kmh SSW
25%
Mon 18th May
30°
0.1mm
18kmh SSW
54%
Tue 19th May
30°
0.1mm
6kmh WSW
31%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 27° which is very warm and perfect for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 19° which is comfortable for swimming though some may prefer warmer water. There will be 7 days of light rain with an average of 3.9mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 36%.

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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