McKevlin's Surf Shop

McKevlin's Surf Shop McKevlin's Surf Shop is a family owned surf shop that was established on Folly Beach, South Carolina As for our products, the Surfboard is our Main Priority.

At McKevlin's we pride ourselves in being very different from other shops in many, many ways. We're not a glorified boutique using a few surfboards as props. We stock hundreds of new and used surfboards year 'round. Also, we do not sell, trade, or service Pop-Outs. All our boards are Made In The USA and are either hand-shaped or hand-finished. We strive to find unique clothing and surfwear brands

that aren't found in a local mall or even a neighboring surf shop. In fact, most of the apparel companies we carry only sell to one shop in the Charleston area - McKevlin's. For other products as well, we like to support different, special, and more under-the-radar styles. Just a few examples are: Art by Heather Brown & local Kate Barattini & , Surfing themed books, WaveZone skimboards from Florida, Wooden Prints by local Justin Morris, local sunglass companies Nectar and Rheos, and jewelry from locals Daytoday Creations and Bright Star Designs. We also stress the importance of giving you a variety of services that you can't find in just any shop. With our Consignment Surfboard program, we will help you sell your surfboard in our shop. We offer rentals of surfboards and bodyboards. Ours is SC's longest established 24-hour Surf Report line (843-588-2261). And, McKevlin's can hook you up with the very best available Surf Instructors as well as Professional Surfboard Repairs. McKevlin's Surf Shop is the longest established surf shop in South Carolina, one of the oldest on the entire east coast, and one of the 20 oldest shops in the U.S. We are honored to have been an integral part of the Charleston surfing community for over a half-century. When surfing was first introduced to the Charleston area, we were at the front lines in the battle against politicians who attempted to discourage the activity. Today we sponsor SC's longest established amateur Surf Team which consists of riders ranging in age from 13 to 60. Every year we also sponsor the D.J. McKevlin Gromfest surfing competition, which has become the state's most popular surfing event for 18 and under competitors. Plus, we help support our local ESA district, the Folly Beach Wahine Championships, the Surfers Healing initiative, and the Surfrider Foundation. Please visit our shop on Folly Beach's Center Street or our Free Shipping Online Store at www.mckevlins.com. And, to keep up with all our activities, also check in at:

Twitter. https://twitter.com/mckevlins
YouTube. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCJjpI6OUOA56gw9_DcusS-Q
Instagram. http://instagram.com/mckevlinssurfshop
Pinterest. http://www.pinterest.com/mckevlinssurf/

Since it's almost "Labor" day weekend, thought we'd throw it back to a shot of unusual staff "Labor". Here's Brian and  ...
09/03/2026

Since it's almost "Labor" day weekend, thought we'd throw it back to a shot of unusual staff "Labor". Here's Brian and prepping for a full shop pressure wash way back in 2014. Brian survived. Will said, "Nah, I'm moving to New Zealand!"

09/02/2026

You think you could do better?

The legendary Ricky Carroll of RICKY CARROLL SURFBOARDS stopped by this morning as part of his East coast board drop off...
08/30/2026

The legendary Ricky Carroll of RICKY CARROLL SURFBOARDS stopped by this morning as part of his East coast board drop offs and brought us a fresh batch of new longboards, and a few of the new diamond tail middy. Always good to catch up with Ricky.

Available:
7’0 tuned mini me diamond tail
7’8 tuned mini me XL
9’2 Retro Lady 2 with the flowers 🌺
9’2 Retro 2
9’6 retro 2
9’10 Ricky Retro

Stop by and check them out!

Throwback Thursday to 2019 when some of the shop staff and surf team attended the premiere of "Fix My Eyes", a documenta...
08/27/2026

Throwback Thursday to 2019 when some of the shop staff and surf team attended the premiere of "Fix My Eyes", a documentary film about inclusion and belonging for all people by . The film was shown to a packed house at Charleston Music Hall.

08/26/2026

Here’s your chance! Let me know what you want to see!

Ever popular Digits and Leather patch hats are restocked.  Keep your noggin covered with your favorite lids from the sho...
08/25/2026

Ever popular Digits and Leather patch hats are restocked. Keep your noggin covered with your favorite lids from the shop.

Keep your vision sharp and your face cool with these Peach Surf Co. bucket hats.  Fun prints and colors available at the...
08/23/2026

Keep your vision sharp and your face cool with these Peach Surf Co. bucket hats. Fun prints and colors available at the shop.

Picture #2 by Anthony Osment

Throwback Thursday to 2015 and another great  event. We hope you were able to catch some of yesterday's gathering.      ...
08/20/2026

Throwback Thursday to 2015 and another great event. We hope you were able to catch some of yesterday's gathering.

08/19/2026

Another perfect day in the books for the annual Surfers Healing on Folly Beach! We love seeing the whole community come together for this event every year.

This beautiful 6’7  twin fin channel fish just landed at the shop.  This epoxy blue green resin tint glassed by Tim jump...
08/14/2026

This beautiful 6’7 twin fin channel fish just landed at the shop. This epoxy blue green resin tint glassed by Tim jump of Secula is ready for hurricane season. Stop on by to inquire or take this board home!

Address

8 Center Street
Folly Beach, SC
29439

Opening Hours

Monday 10am - 6pm
Tuesday 10am - 6pm
Wednesday 10am - 6pm
Thursday 10am - 6pm
Friday 10am - 6pm
Saturday 10am - 6pm
Sunday 10am - 6pm

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