Shi Shi Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Shi Shi 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° / 49° | 1 | 34% |
| Wed, Oct 14 | 58° / 51° | 1 | 82% |
| Thu, Oct 15 | 63° / 50° | 4 | 1% |
| Fri, Oct 16 | 61° / 53° | 4 | 62% |
| Sat, Oct 17 | 56° / 47° | 3 | 63% |
| Sun, Oct 18 | 56° / 46° | 2 | 62% |
| Mon, Oct 19 | 54° / 46° | 3 | 70% |
Sea-surface temperature and wave data from the Open-Meteo marine model; weather from Open-Meteo.
Is Shi Shi Beach warm enough to swim?
At 53°F, the water at Shi Shi 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 2° below the October average of 55°F here.
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 59°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Shi Shi Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 53°F. That is 2° below the October average of 55°F here.
When is the water warm enough to swim at Shi Shi Beach?
The water here never averages above 70°F — even in August, the warmest month, it sits around 59°F. Most people wear a wetsuit.
What is the warmest the water gets at Shi Shi Beach?
Around 59°F in August, based on 2023–2025 records. The coolest month is February at roughly 47°F.