Ruby Beach or Westport Beach today?
Forks, Washington · Westport, Washington — 94 km apart
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
45Ruby Beach
vs
45Westport Beach
Too close to call today. Ruby Beach scores 45 and Westport Beach scores 45, 94 km apart. Pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
Which one, for what
- Neither pulls ahead on anything we measure today — every activity is within a few points. At 94 km apart they are drawing on the same weather and swell, so the deciding factor is the beach itself: parking, crowds, and what you want from the day.
| Activity | Ruby Beach | Westport Beach | Better |
|---|---|---|---|
| Swimming | 31 | 31 | tie |
| Families with kids | 40 | 40 | tie |
| Walking & shelling | 60 | 60 | tie |
| Surfing | 86 | 86 | tie |
Conditions side by side
| Now | Ruby Beach | Westport Beach |
|---|---|---|
| Water temperature | 52°F | 53°F |
| Wave height | 4.4 ft | 4.7 ft |
| Air temperature | 51°F | 47°F |
| Wind | 2 mph | 3 mph |
| UV index | 0 | 0 |
| Next tide | High 2:49 AM | High 3:15 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 Westport Beach today?
They score within a few points of each other (45 and 45), so pick on what you plan to do rather than the overall number.
How far apart are Ruby Beach and Westport Beach?
About 94 km in a straight line. Far enough apart that conditions can genuinely differ between them.