Washington
Best window·Sunday 6AM–9AM·4ft·Fair
Here's how the next 5 days are shaping up at Ruby Beach, Washington. Each day is rated based on breaking wave height, swell period, and wind — updated hourly from the latest NOAA GFS run.
Wed, Jun 24: 2–2ft, 16s period, rated Poor - Fair. Dawn patrol is the move — 2ft on WNW swell at 7s with barely a breath of wind. Things get a bit scrappier as the day goes on.
Thu, Jun 25: 1–2ft, 18s period, rated Poor - Fair. Early morning is your best window — 1-2ft waves on WNW swell at 7s with light winds out of the WNW. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.
Fri, Jun 26: 2–2ft, 17s period, rated Poor. Slim pickings today — 1-2ft and poor with gentle WNW breeze.
Sat, Jun 27: 3–4ft, 16s period, rated Fair. Get out early for the best of it — 3-4ft waves on W swell at 9s and light ENE winds. Wind fills in through the day, pushing up to 8mph from the W and dropping conditions to poor - fair.
Sun, Jun 28: 3–4ft, 9s period, rated Fair. Steady 3-4ft waves on offer on W swell at 9s — light ESE winds. Winds do pick up a bit by the afternoon to 8mph.
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.
Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.
The current wave height at Ruby Beach is 1-2ft with a 6.85s swell period. Wind is WNW at 7mph and conditions are rated Poor - Fair. The forecast updates hourly so you can plan your session around the cleanest windows.
The current breaking wave height at Ruby Beach is 1-2ft, produced by a 3.3ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 1ft SW secondary swell at 13s, a 0.8ft SW tertiary swell at 16s. Breaking wave height is the actual rideable wave size at the shore — calculated from offshore swell data using this spot's coastal bathymetry — not the raw buoy reading.
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ruby Beach is Sunday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 9.35s swell period, and conditions rated Fair. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.
Ruby Beach works best with a W swell and E winds. Offshore winds groom the face of the wave, while onshore winds turn it sloppy. Cross-offshore conditions usually produce the cleanest shape.
Tide plays a big role at Ruby Beach. Mid tide works for most beach breaks, while reef and point breaks often prefer higher or lower stages. Use the tide chart above to line up your session with the swell peak.
Ruby Beach is a beach with a sand bottom, suited to beginner surfers. 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.
The prime season at Ruby Beach is fall, when swell direction, wind patterns, and water temps line up most consistently. Outside the peak season you can still score, but you'll need to watch the forecast closely for the right windows.
Common hazards at Ruby Beach include strong currents, cold water temperatures, rip currents. Always check conditions before paddling out, respect local etiquette, and never surf alone if you're unfamiliar with the break.
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. Visit /public/accuracy for per-spot and regional performance metrics.
