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Ruby Beach Surf Forecast

Washington

Ruby Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Fair
Wave Height
5-6ft
overhead
Swell Period
8.45s
Wind
3mph
W / Gusts 13mph
Conditions
Fair
Active Swells
Primary
6.8ft @ 8sW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 17sSW

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Spot Guide

Break
Beach
Bottom
Sand
Level
Beginner
Crowd
Light
Best Swell
W
Best Wind
E
Season
Fall

Ruby Beach is a scenic, sandy beach break on Washington's rugged Olympic Peninsula coast that offers mellow, rolling waves perfect for learning and progression. The eastward-facing beach receives consistent autumn and winter swell from Pacific storms, with the sand bottom providing soft, forgiving conditions ideal for beginners. This remote, undercrowded gem delivers reliable waist-to-shoulder-high waves in a stunning natural setting dotted with sea stacks and tide pools.

Strong currentsCold water temperaturesRip currents

Forecast Charts

Daily Forecast

Thu, Mar 26Fair

Consistent 5-6ft surf through the day on WSW swell at 13s with glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s W|Calm
Fri, Mar 27Very Good

Should be a good one — 5-6ft on W swell at 10s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sat, Mar 28Fair - Good

Consistent 4-5ft surf through the day on W swell at 11s with calm winds.

6am9am12pm3pm
11s W|Calm
Sun, Mar 29Fair

Steady 2-3ft waves on offer on WNW swell at 9s — glassy conditions.

6am9am12pm3pm
9s WNW|Calm
Mon, Mar 30Fair

Expect 1-2ft all day on W swell at 9s with barely a breath of wind — nothing amazing but surfable.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s W|Calm

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Ruby Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ruby Beach?
The current wave height at Ruby Beach is 5-6ft with a 8.45s swell period. Wind is W at 3mph. Conditions are rated Fair.
How accurate is the Ruby Beach surf forecast?
Our Ruby Beach forecast uses NOAA GFS and other weather models combined with spot-specific bathymetry to calculate breaking wave heights. Short-range (1-3 day) forecasts are most reliable. Extended forecasts show general trends.