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Ruby Beach Surf Forecast, Washington

Washington

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Ruby Beach surf spot

Current Conditions

Poor
Wave Height
1-2+ft
ankle to knee high
Swell Period
12.15s
Wind
6mph
SSW / Gusts 16mph
Conditions
Poor
Active Swells
Primary
1.3ft @ 7sWNW
Secondary
0.9ft @ 12sW
Tertiary
0.8ft @ 13sW
Wind Swell
1.2ft @ 3sS

Daily Forecast

3 of 5 days
Tue, Mar 311-2ft
Poor

Not the most exciting day — 1-2ft and poor conditions with barely a breath of wind.

6am9am12pm3pm
7s WNW|2mph ESE
Wed, Apr 13-4ft
Poor - Fair

Midday is the call — 2-3ft waves with moderate SSE wind around 10mph and poor - fair conditions. Early on is a little rough — give it until mid-morning to shape up.

6am9am12pm3pm
13s W|9-15mph SSE
Thu, Apr 27-8ft
Fair - Good

Early morning is your best window — 4-5ft waves on WSW swell at 9s with light winds out of the E. Conditions go downhill through the afternoon.

6am9am12pm3pm
10s W|1-4mph E
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Sat
5ft
Swell building Fri, Apr 3Good

11s period — conditions are improving beyond your forecast

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Forecast Charts

Ruby Beach Surf 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.

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Wave heights shown are breaking wave heights — the actual rideable wave size at this spot.

Ruby Beach Surf Forecast FAQ

What is the current surf forecast for Ruby Beach?
The current wave height at Ruby Beach is 1-2+ft with a 12.15s swell period. Wind is SSW at 6mph. Conditions are rated Poor.
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.
What is the breaking wave height at Ruby Beach?
The current breaking wave height at Ruby Beach is 1-2+ft, produced by a 1.3ft WNW primary swell at 7s, a 0.9ft W secondary swell at 12s, a 0.8ft W tertiary swell at 13s, a 1.2ft S wind swell swell at 3s. 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.
When is the best time to surf Ruby Beach?
Based on the current 5-day forecast, the best window to surf Ruby Beach is Friday from 6 AM to 9 AM with 4ft waves, a 10.2s swell period, and conditions rated Good. Check the hourly forecast for updates as conditions can shift.