Is it a good day for beach in Charleston?
Discover the best days for beach activities with UV index and water safety alerts.
Use the live forecast below to decide whether to go now, wait for a better window, or change your plan. The recommendation weighs precipitation, wind, temperature, air quality where relevant, and active safety alerts.
Wait or change plans
Charleston beach conditions right now
Precipitation
Rain likely80% chance of precipitation — at or above NWS's "likely" forecast-language threshold (≥60%).
Wind
Calm9 mph sustained.
Temperature
Comfortable67°F.
Safety Alerts
Severe weather alert activeAn active thunderstorm, lightning, or tornado-class alert is in effect for this location.
Best time to go: upcoming forecast
Mon
73°
2026-10-05
67°
2026-10-06
67°
Tue
75°
Disclaimer: An active thunderstorm, lightning, or tornado-class alert is in effect for this location.