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Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park

Washington

About

Ruby Beach is a beach within Olympic National Park in Washington, about 13 miles from the town of Queets. It sits along the park's south coast, and the Ruby Beach boulder stacks climbing area lies just 0.3 miles away. Summer is the most comfortable time to visit. Typical averages from the nearby Clearwater weather station show July and August highs around 72 to 73°F, with only eight or nine wet days a month, while winter months bring highs in the upper 40s and rain on 20 or more days. The South Coast Beach Travelway and Oil City Trail are both about 3 miles away. Paddlers can head to Cedar Creek, also about 3 miles off, and Kalaloch campground is roughly 7 miles away.

Beach Details

Parking

Available

Fee

Free

Restrooms

Yes

As published by the managing agency. Lifeguards, fees and dog rules are often seasonal, so check posted signs before you swim.

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Location

Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park

Washington

Data: Washington State Department of Ecology, Coastal Atlas public beach access. Source metadata

Facts about this place

When to go

Best time to go: May–Oct. The mildest months here, with typical highs of 61–73°F and lows of 42–50°F.

Typical monthly averages (not a forecast) from the Clearwater, WA weather station, 11 mi away. High / low in °F.

  1. Jan47° high36° low
  2. Feb51° high34° low
  3. Mar54° high37° low
  4. Apr59° high39° low
  5. May64° high43° low
  6. Jun67° high47° low
  7. Jul72° high50° low
  8. Aug73° high50° low
  9. Sep70° high46° low
  10. Oct61° high42° low
  11. Nov51° high38° low
  12. Dec46° high34° low

Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020

Where it is

Nearest town
Queets, Washington · 13 mi

Source: NPS Land Resources boundaries; USGS GNIS populated places

Conditions

Active alerts for Olympic National Park as of Oct 9, 2026:

Source: NPS Alerts API

Nearby

Source: Roamze catalog (indexable pages within 10 miles, PostGIS distance)

Is Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park open right now?

Alert in the area

The National Park Service lists 3 alerts for Olympic National Park.

  • Bat Tests Positive for Rabies, Visitors Urged to Report Potential Contact

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Full Burn Ban Begins August 7

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

  • Staircase Developed Area is Open, Use Caution in Burned Areas

    Park alert covering Olympic National Park · NPS · Olympic National Park

As of · Source: NPS · Olympic National Park. Agencies don't list every closure — check before you go.

Best time to visit Ruby Beach, Olympic National Park

Best months: July–September. Best months have typical highs of 55–85 °F, lows of 30 °F or warmer (32 °F where the station doesn't record snow), at most one snowy day and no more than 12 wet days.

  1. Jan

    47° / 36°

    23 wet

  2. Feb

    51° / 34°

    19 wet

  3. Mar

    54° / 37°

    21 wet

  4. Apr

    59° / 39°

    18 wet

  5. May

    64° / 43°

    15 wet

  6. Jun

    67° / 47°

    13 wet

  7. Jul

    72° / 50°

    9 wet

  8. Aug

    73° / 50°

    8 wet

  9. Sep

    70° / 46°

    11 wet

  10. Oct

    61° / 42°

    18 wet

  11. Nov

    51° / 38°

    22 wet

  12. Dec

    46° / 34°

    23 wet

Typical high / low (°F) and days with rain or snow, 1991–2020. Measured at Clearwater, WA, 11.1 mi away at 80 ft. We don't have this place's elevation, so higher spots nearby can run cooler. This station doesn't record snowfall. Source: NOAA NCEI U.S. Climate Normals 1991–2020.