Ruby Beach or Shi Shi Beach today?
Forks, Washington · Neah Bay, Washington — 65 km apart
Updated 4:03 AM PDT
60Ruby Beach
vs
60Shi Shi Beach
Too close to call today. Ruby Beach scores 60 and Shi Shi Beach scores 60, 65 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Go to Ruby Beach for swimming, families with kids — swimming 49 vs 45.
- Shi Shi Beach does not lead on any activity today.
| Activity | Ruby Beach | Shi Shi Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 49 | 45 | Ruby Beach |
| Families with kids | 54 | 49 | Ruby Beach |
| Walking & shelling | 75 | 72 | tie |
| Surfing | 79 | 79 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Ruby Beach | Shi Shi Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 60°F | 59°F |
| Wave height | 3.9 ft | 3.9 ft |
| Air temperature | 60°F | 56°F |
| Wind | 4 mph | 2 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | Low 7:22 AM | Low 7:26 AM |
Both readings taken at the same moment, from the same sources, so the comparison is like for like.
Frequently asked questions
Should I go to Ruby Beach or Shi Shi Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (60 and 60), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Ruby Beach and Shi Shi Beach?
About 65 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.
Which is better with kids, Ruby Beach or Shi Shi Beach?
Ruby Beach today — 54 against 49 on our family score, which weights calm surf and UV most heavily.