Ruby Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Ruby Beach, Washington · times in PDT
Updated 1:00 AM PDT
How it compares today
Water temperature through the year
Monthly normals computed from 2023–2025 daily sea-surface temperature history.
Nearby water right now
7-day outlook
| Day | Air high / low | Max UV | Rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Tue, Oct 13 | 54° / 50° | 1 | 19% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 60° / 54° | 3 | 73% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 72° / 51° | 4 | 0% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 67° / 54° | 4 | 49% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 59° / 46° | 3 | 69% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 59° / 45° | 2 | 57% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 55° / 48° | 3 | 70% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Ruby Beach warm enough to swim?
At 52°F, the water at Ruby Beach is cold — not recommended for swimming. Most swimmers are comfortable without a wetsuit above 72°F; below 62°F, cold-water shock becomes a real risk for unprotected swimmers.
That is 4° below the October average of 56°F here.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 60°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Ruby Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 52°F. That is 4° below the October average of 56°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Ruby Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 60°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at Ruby Beach?
Around 60°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 47°F.