Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Ocean Shores, WA
Current Water Temperature
Cold shock risk with rapid dexterity loss (10–15 mins). Wetsuit or drysuit strongly advised for any immersion.
Measurement Time: Friday, November 6, 2026, 8:26 PM PST
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Station Name: Grays Harbor, WA (036)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Ocean Shores, WA 98569
Grays Harbor County
GPS Coordinates: 46.857, -124.244
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Weather Near Ocean Shores, Washington
Current Weather

Humidity: 95%
Feels Like: 51.3°F
Wind: SSE 4.5 mph
Wind Gusts: 8.8 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 82%
Visibility: 1 mi
UV Index: 0
Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 55°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 58°F
L: 48°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 46°F
Air Quality
Air quality is satisfactory, and air pollution poses little or no risk.
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:31 AM - 12:01 PM9:53 PM - 12:23 AM
Minor Periods
3:57 AM - 5:27 AM2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Gale Warning issued November 6 at 2:18PM PST until November 6 at 6:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Storm Warning issued November 6 at 2:18PM PST until November 8 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Small Craft Advisory issued November 6 at 2:18PM PST until November 7 at 10:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 2:18 PM
Expires: Fri November 6, 2026, 10:30 PM
* WHAT...For the Gale Warning, southwest winds 20 to 35 kt and seas 15 to 20 ft. For the Small Craft Advisory, southeast winds 15 to 25 kt and seas 12 to 17 ft. For the Storm Warning, south winds 30 to 40 kt with gusts to 50 kt and seas 21 to 26 ft. * WHERE...Coastal Waters From Cape Flattery To James Island Out 10 Nm, Coastal Waters From James Island To Point Grenville Out 10 Nm and Coastal Waters From Point Grenville To Cape Shoalwater Out 10 Nm. * WHEN...For the Gale Warning, until 6 PM PST this evening. For the Small Craft Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 10 AM PST Saturday. For the Storm Warning, from 10 AM Saturday to 10 AM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Very strong winds will cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
High Wind Watch issued November 6 at 3:46PM PST until November 8 at 4:00AM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 3:46 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 4:15 AM
* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 60 mph possible. * WHERE...Grays Harbor County Coast. * WHEN...From Saturday afternoon through late Saturday night. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Winds will slowly ease into this evening. Winds increase again on Saturday, with the strongest winds Saturday afternoon and evening.
High Surf Advisory issued November 6 at 1:55PM PST until November 8 at 10:00PM PST by NWS Seattle WA
Effective: Fri November 6, 2026, 1:55 PM
Expires: Sat November 7, 2026, 4:00 AM
* WHAT...Large breaking waves along the coast. * WHERE...Northern Washington Coast and Grays Harbor County Coast zones. * WHEN...From 4 AM to 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Large breaking waves can knock people off their feet, move driftwood and debris, and crash over rocks and jetties. People can be injured or drown while observing the ocean. Localized beach and coastal erosion is expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Caution should be used when in or near the water, especially those who will be participating in razor clam digging.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.1°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Wind: 27.3 mph
UV Index: 0.6
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
9:31 AM - 12:01 PM9:53 PM - 12:23 AM
Minor Periods
3:57 AM - 5:27 AM2:54 PM - 4:24 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 53.3°F
Average Humidity: 91%
Wind: 35.1 mph
UV Index: 1.4
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
10:16 AM - 12:46 PM10:39 PM - 1:09 AM
Minor Periods
5:08 AM - 6:38 AM3:14 PM - 4:44 PM
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.2°F
Average Humidity: 82%
Wind: 26.8 mph
UV Index: 1.5
Astronomical
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
11:02 AM - 1:32 PM11:26 PM - 1:56 AM
Minor Periods
6:20 AM - 7:50 AM3:37 PM - 5:07 PM
