7-Day Tide Forecast
Ruby Beach Tide Chart
High and low tide predictions for the next 7 days. Data from NOAA station 9442396. Times shown are local (ET). Heights in feet above MLLW.
Wednesday, Jun 3
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:10 AM | High | 8.0 ft |
| 9:19 AM | Low | -1.0 ft |
| 4:08 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 9:05 PM | Low | 3.6 ft |
Thursday, Jun 4
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:47 AM | High | 7.8 ft |
| 9:56 AM | Low | -0.7 ft |
| 4:49 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 9:49 PM | Low | 3.7 ft |
Friday, Jun 5
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 3:28 AM | High | 7.4 ft |
| 10:35 AM | Low | -0.4 ft |
| 5:30 PM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 10:42 PM | Low | 3.7 ft |
Saturday, Jun 6
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 4:14 AM | High | 6.9 ft |
| 11:16 AM | Low | 0.0 ft |
| 6:12 PM | High | 6.6 ft |
| 11:44 PM | Low | 3.5 ft |
Sunday, Jun 7
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 5:10 AM | High | 6.4 ft |
| 11:59 AM | Low | 0.5 ft |
| 6:54 PM | High | 6.9 ft |
Monday, Jun 8
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 12:54 AM | Low | 3.0 ft |
| 6:19 AM | High | 5.9 ft |
| 12:46 PM | Low | 1.0 ft |
| 7:36 PM | High | 7.3 ft |
Tuesday, Jun 9
| Time | Type | Height |
|---|---|---|
| 2:03 AM | Low | 2.2 ft |
| 7:41 AM | High | 5.5 ft |
| 1:37 PM | Low | 1.5 ft |
| 8:19 PM | High | 7.7 ft |
Why Tides Matter Here
Chesapeake Bay tides run smaller than the open Atlantic — typically 1-2 feet of range versus 3-5 feet offshore — but they still affect fishing, boating, and fossil hunting. Low tide exposes mudflats, sandbars, and (at Jefferson County beaches) fossil-rich cliff debris. High tide is better for swimming and crabbing in marsh areas. For fishing, the first hour after the tide turns — either direction — is often the best window.