Ruby Beach Conditions Today
Live water temperature, tides, waves, and UV for Ruby Beach, Washington
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
Current conditions
Best time to go today
Morning
6 AM – 11 AM
45/100
- 51°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (0)
- ⚠ Water 52°F — cool
Midday
11 AM – 3 PM
45/100
- 52°F, wind 6 mph
- Low UV (1)
- ⚠ Water 52°F — cool
Afternoon
3 PM – 7 PM
45/100
- 53°F, wind 4 mph
- Low UV (0)
- Golden hour before sunset
- ⚠ Water 52°F — cool
Best for
Today's tide schedule
| Tide | Time PDT | Height |
|---|---|---|
| ⬆️ High | 2:49 AM | 7.1 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 8:21 AM | 2.7 ft |
| ⬆️ High | 2:13 PM | 8.5 ft |
| ⬇️ Low | 9:04 PM | -0.4 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 52°F. That is 4° below the October average of 56°F here.
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 45 out of 100 — fair. The best window is morning (6 AM – 11 AM).
How warm is the water at Ruby Beach?
About 52°F. That is 4° below the October average of 56°F here.
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.