Shi Shi Beach Water Temperature
Sea-surface temperature at Shi Shi Beach, Washington · times in PDT
Updated 4:03 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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fri, Aug 28 | 59° / 55° | 5 | 17% |
| Sat, Aug 29 | 59° / 53° | 6 | 25% |
| Sun, Aug 30 | 57° / 52° | 1 | 11% |
| Mon, Aug 31 | 63° / 53° | 5 | 31% |
| Tue, Sep 1 | 63° / 53° | 5 | 57% |
| Wed, Sep 2 | 59° / 52° | 5 | 79% |
| Thu, Sep 3 | 63° / 52° | 5 | 47% |
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 59°F, the water at Shi Shi Beach is chilly — wetsuit recommended. 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 right on the August average of 59°F for this 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.
Frequently asked questions
How warm is the water at Shi Shi Beach right now?
The sea-surface temperature is about 59°F. That is right on the August average of 59°F for this beach.
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.