Ruby Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Ruby Beach, Washington
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
60/100
- 58°F, wind 3 mph
- Low UV (2)
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
60/100
- 61°F, wind 8 mph
- ⚠ UV reaches 6 — high
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
60/100
- 60°F, wind 9 mph
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ Water 60°F — cool
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 12:49 AM | 7.9 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:22 AM | -0.5 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 1:42 PM | 7.3 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 7:35 PM | 1.4 ft |
Predictions from NOAA station James Island · 27.8 km away.
About Ruby Beach
Ruby Beach sits on the Washington coast, where the water runs from about 47°F in February to 60°F in August.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 60°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Today it is 60°F. That is right on the August average of 60°F for this beach.
Tide predictions come from NOAA station James Island about 27.8 km away on the open coast.
Frequently asked questions
Is today a good beach day at Ruby Beach?
We score today 60 out of 100 — good. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Ruby Beach?
About 60°F. That is right on the August average of 60°F for this beach.
Where do the tide times on this page come from?
Tide predictions come from NOAA station James Island about 27.8 km away on the open coast.