Whether you are a novice surfer, or you have been surfing all of your life, Instagram is a great place to draw inspiration, learn new skills, and just showcase your love of the sport. Instagram is large platform with over one billion users, so figuring out who to follow can be quite difficult. Everyone has great content, but who’s content really stands out, especially in regards to surfing? Here are our recommendations for five surfers you should be following on Instagram.

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The current pier was opened on July 4, 1995 after the purchase of the property by Charleston County Parks in 1992. The Edwin S. Taylor Folly Beach Fishing Pier is currently 25-feet wide by 1,045 feet long. After 24 years of use, the current pier will be demolished to make room for a new, safer pier. Here are three things you should know about the Folly Beach Pier construction project.

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If you live in Charleston or visit the beaches, then you are aware of how much the tide impacts your time on or near the water (and even your daily commute around town!). Surfing is no exception. Around the world tides can affect every surf break differently and more drastically than other places. For Folly Beach the tides greatly determine the quality of our waves. Obviously, tides are important to surfing Folly Beach, but what are the ideal tides and conditions to look for when planning to surf Folly Beach?

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There is no exact “best” time of day to surf Folly Beach since the tides, swell direction, winds are always so different everyday in the Lowcountry. The conditions can change rapidly making it somewhat unpredictable, however, there are some general times and guidelines you can take into consideration to help make the most out of your time on the water.

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Surfing is an ever growing sport, and with waves on Folly Beach being a limited resource, it can sometimes get tense in the line up. With so many different types of surfers and crafts in the water it can turn into a zoo during a good swell. We are firm believers in taking the road less travelled. We would gladly take slightly worse waves with fewer people than a mob scene with good waves. Here is a general guide to the best surfing spots on Folly Beach. This guide is to help you safely surf appropriate waves, while enjoying your time on the water. As a side note, if you do decide to surf the more crowded spots please be respectful and remember your etiquette.

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So, you are learning to surf and want to buy your first board. You may be thinking that you need to run out and buy the nicest, most expensive board on the market. The nicer the board, the better the surfer you’ll be, right? Wrong! It’s important that you find the right surfboard for you. Here are a few things to know when determining what surfboard is right for you.

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