Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
Sample Forecast for Sausalito, CA
May 8, 2024 2:12 AM PDT (09:12 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:03 AM Sunset 8:08 PM Moonrise 5:13 AM Moonset 8:22 PM |
PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 844 Pm Pdt Tue May 7 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from Wednesday morning through Wednesday afternoon - .
Tonight - NW winds 20 to 30 knots. Gusts up to 30 knots after midnight.
Wed - N winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
Wed night - N winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
Thu - NE winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Thu night - SW winds 5 to 10 knots.
Fri - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
Fri night - SW winds 5 to 10 knots.
Sat - SW winds 5 to 10 knots.
Sun - SW winds 10 to 15 knots.
PZZ500 844 Pm Pdt Tue May 7 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
strong northwesterly winds increase into mid week with gale-force gusts over the outer waters and near point sur. Winds gradually ease into the latter half of the week. As a result of the winds, wave heights 15 to 16 feet can be expected in the outer waters through the middle of the week. Wave heights gradually diminish to around 5 to 7 feet by late week. Dry weather continues through the forecast period as high pressure dominates.
strong northwesterly winds increase into mid week with gale-force gusts over the outer waters and near point sur. Winds gradually ease into the latter half of the week. As a result of the winds, wave heights 15 to 16 feet can be expected in the outer waters through the middle of the week. Wave heights gradually diminish to around 5 to 7 feet by late week. Dry weather continues through the forecast period as high pressure dominates.
Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 080557 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1057 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 116 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
A warming trend begins Wednesday as offshore winds develop, with a Wind Advisory for the interior North Bay on Wednesday morning.
Warmest temperatures are expected Thursday and Friday before a slight cooldown into the early part of next week.
UPDATE
Issued at 946 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
The short term forecast remains on track. There is some consideration to broadly reduce the high temperatures on Thursday and just keep the favorable hot spots where they are. Areas such as the San Lorenzo Valley may stay the same, but our forecast is above all GFS and ECMWF ensemble members in several areas of the North and East Bay. These temperatures will be massaged on the night shift. The wind forecast is holding on to marginal wind advisory thresholds and the advisory remains in effect.
SHORT TERM
(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 116 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
Clear skies throughout the day today with little to no stratus development this evening and overnight. High temperatures today range from the mid 50s to low 60s on the coast, the upper 60s to lower 70s on the Bayshore, and into the mid to upper 70s in the interior valleys. Breezy northwest winds will develop this afternoon, gusting up to 20 to 25 miles per hour in the ridgelines and passes. Overnight lows will generally range from the mid 40s to the lower 50s, with some of the most interior regions seeing lows in the lower 40s.
A warming trend begins Wednesday, with a ridge building over the northeast Pacific expanding into the Pacific Northwest, interacting with a piece of an upper level low over the Northern Plains that regresses over the Rocky Mountains and breaks off into a weak cut- off low over the Great Basin. The end result is that offshore flow will start to develop through Wednesday, with the higher elevations and North Bay being the first to experience the wind shift. A Wind Advisory is now in effect for the North Bay interior mountains and valleys from 1 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, for sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the higher elevations. The rest of the region should see wind gusts topping out around 20 to 25 miles per hour. High temperatures on Wednesday range from the low to mid 60s along the coast to the upper 70s to lower 80s in the interior valleys.
Despite the breezy offshore winds and the warming trend, very little fire danger is expected, with moist fuels mitigating fire weather concerns throughout the region.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday night through next Monday)
Issued at 116 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
The warming trend continues into the early part of the weekend, with Thursday and Friday expected to be the warmest days of the event.
High temperatures range from the upper 60s to lower 70s near the coast, to the upper 80s to lower 90s inland. With northeasterly offshore flow continuing through Thursday, and with prior pattern recognition of warmer temperatures in downslope areas as a result, have increased temperatures on Thursday from the previous forecast.
The seasonably warm temperatures are causing a minor to moderate HeatRisk, meaning that a low to moderate risk for heat related illnesses exists for vulnerable populations (children, the elderly, pregnant women, or those without adequate shelter or cooling), with moderate HeatRisk values concentrated in the interior regions of the North, East, and South Bays. For some context: downtown San Francisco, which sees highs around the mid 60s this time of year, is expected to top out at 81; Santa Rosa, where the seasonal average high is in the mid 70s, is facing a high temperature of 89; and Salinas is forecast to reach a high of 80 versus a seasonal average high of 68.
With the significant warm up expected for the rest of the week, here's a reminder of some heat safety tips:
* Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
* Reduce time spent outdoors or stay in the shade.
* Never leave people or pets unattended in vehicles.
* Use sunscreen if going to the coast or the pool.
The heat should start to abate on Sunday as onshore flow returns to the region, but temperatures warmer than the seasonal averages are expected to continue for the foreseeable future, with CPC products stating that temperatures above seasonal averages continue into the third week of May.
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1056 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
Widespread VFR through the TAF period. With strong and gusty N/NE winds expected Wednesday afternoon and into the evening, drying of the lower atmosphere is likely, inhibiting any cloud development.
High confidence in maintaining VFR through the TAF period for all terminals. N/NE winds will gust Wednesday afternoon to around 20-25 knots, easing slowly into the nighttime hours. However, wind shear will develop as surface level winds ease but winds aloft remain elevated.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period. Wind shear develops in the first hours of Wednesday morning as winds aloft turn to become more N/NE and strengthen. Through the later morning, these strong winds aloft will begin to mix down, strengthening surface level winds and diminishing shear. Come the afternoon, frequent gusts up to 25 knots are expected. Wind shear returns in the later night of Wednesday as surface level winds ease, but winds aloft remain strong.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR. Models show just a FEW low clouds developing off of the Monterey peninsula early Wednesday, but not expecting a CIG to form. Light winds through the morning strengthen to become breezy and N/NW in the afternoon of Wednesday.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Monday)
Issued at 1056 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
Strong northwesterly winds increase into mid week with gale-force gusts over the outer waters and near Point Sur. Winds gradually ease into the latter half of the week. As a result of the winds, wave heights 15 to 16 feet can be expected in the outer waters through the middle of the week. Wave heights gradually diminish to around 5 to 7 feet by late week. Dry weather continues through the forecast period as high pressure dominates.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Wind Advisory until 11 AM PDT Wednesday for CAZ504-506.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Wednesday for SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Gale Warning until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Gale Warning until 3 PM PDT Wednesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1057 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 116 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
A warming trend begins Wednesday as offshore winds develop, with a Wind Advisory for the interior North Bay on Wednesday morning.
Warmest temperatures are expected Thursday and Friday before a slight cooldown into the early part of next week.
UPDATE
Issued at 946 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
The short term forecast remains on track. There is some consideration to broadly reduce the high temperatures on Thursday and just keep the favorable hot spots where they are. Areas such as the San Lorenzo Valley may stay the same, but our forecast is above all GFS and ECMWF ensemble members in several areas of the North and East Bay. These temperatures will be massaged on the night shift. The wind forecast is holding on to marginal wind advisory thresholds and the advisory remains in effect.
SHORT TERM
(This evening through Wednesday)
Issued at 116 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
Clear skies throughout the day today with little to no stratus development this evening and overnight. High temperatures today range from the mid 50s to low 60s on the coast, the upper 60s to lower 70s on the Bayshore, and into the mid to upper 70s in the interior valleys. Breezy northwest winds will develop this afternoon, gusting up to 20 to 25 miles per hour in the ridgelines and passes. Overnight lows will generally range from the mid 40s to the lower 50s, with some of the most interior regions seeing lows in the lower 40s.
A warming trend begins Wednesday, with a ridge building over the northeast Pacific expanding into the Pacific Northwest, interacting with a piece of an upper level low over the Northern Plains that regresses over the Rocky Mountains and breaks off into a weak cut- off low over the Great Basin. The end result is that offshore flow will start to develop through Wednesday, with the higher elevations and North Bay being the first to experience the wind shift. A Wind Advisory is now in effect for the North Bay interior mountains and valleys from 1 AM to 11 AM on Wednesday, for sustained winds of 20 to 30 miles per hour and gusts up to 45 miles per hour in the higher elevations. The rest of the region should see wind gusts topping out around 20 to 25 miles per hour. High temperatures on Wednesday range from the low to mid 60s along the coast to the upper 70s to lower 80s in the interior valleys.
Despite the breezy offshore winds and the warming trend, very little fire danger is expected, with moist fuels mitigating fire weather concerns throughout the region.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday night through next Monday)
Issued at 116 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
The warming trend continues into the early part of the weekend, with Thursday and Friday expected to be the warmest days of the event.
High temperatures range from the upper 60s to lower 70s near the coast, to the upper 80s to lower 90s inland. With northeasterly offshore flow continuing through Thursday, and with prior pattern recognition of warmer temperatures in downslope areas as a result, have increased temperatures on Thursday from the previous forecast.
The seasonably warm temperatures are causing a minor to moderate HeatRisk, meaning that a low to moderate risk for heat related illnesses exists for vulnerable populations (children, the elderly, pregnant women, or those without adequate shelter or cooling), with moderate HeatRisk values concentrated in the interior regions of the North, East, and South Bays. For some context: downtown San Francisco, which sees highs around the mid 60s this time of year, is expected to top out at 81; Santa Rosa, where the seasonal average high is in the mid 70s, is facing a high temperature of 89; and Salinas is forecast to reach a high of 80 versus a seasonal average high of 68.
With the significant warm up expected for the rest of the week, here's a reminder of some heat safety tips:
* Stay hydrated and drink plenty of fluids.
* Wear lightweight, light-colored clothing.
* Reduce time spent outdoors or stay in the shade.
* Never leave people or pets unattended in vehicles.
* Use sunscreen if going to the coast or the pool.
The heat should start to abate on Sunday as onshore flow returns to the region, but temperatures warmer than the seasonal averages are expected to continue for the foreseeable future, with CPC products stating that temperatures above seasonal averages continue into the third week of May.
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1056 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
Widespread VFR through the TAF period. With strong and gusty N/NE winds expected Wednesday afternoon and into the evening, drying of the lower atmosphere is likely, inhibiting any cloud development.
High confidence in maintaining VFR through the TAF period for all terminals. N/NE winds will gust Wednesday afternoon to around 20-25 knots, easing slowly into the nighttime hours. However, wind shear will develop as surface level winds ease but winds aloft remain elevated.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period. Wind shear develops in the first hours of Wednesday morning as winds aloft turn to become more N/NE and strengthen. Through the later morning, these strong winds aloft will begin to mix down, strengthening surface level winds and diminishing shear. Come the afternoon, frequent gusts up to 25 knots are expected. Wind shear returns in the later night of Wednesday as surface level winds ease, but winds aloft remain strong.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR. Models show just a FEW low clouds developing off of the Monterey peninsula early Wednesday, but not expecting a CIG to form. Light winds through the morning strengthen to become breezy and N/NW in the afternoon of Wednesday.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Monday)
Issued at 1056 PM PDT Tue May 7 2024
Strong northwesterly winds increase into mid week with gale-force gusts over the outer waters and near Point Sur. Winds gradually ease into the latter half of the week. As a result of the winds, wave heights 15 to 16 feet can be expected in the outer waters through the middle of the week. Wave heights gradually diminish to around 5 to 7 feet by late week. Dry weather continues through the forecast period as high pressure dominates.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Wind Advisory until 11 AM PDT Wednesday for CAZ504-506.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM to 3 PM PDT Wednesday for SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Gale Warning until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Gale Warning until 3 PM PDT Wednesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
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| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA | 14 sm | 19 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 52°F | 50°F | 94% | 29.98 | |
| KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 14 sm | 16 min | WSW 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 54°F | 48°F | 82% | 29.99 | |
| KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 21 sm | 18 min | ENE 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 54°F | 45°F | 71% | 29.96 | |
| KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA | 22 sm | 17 min | calm | 4 sm | Overcast | Mist | 45°F | 45°F | 100% | 29.98 |
| KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA | 23 sm | 17 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 52°F | 50°F | 94% | 29.97 | |
| KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA | 24 sm | 19 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 54°F | 45°F | 71% | 29.97 | |
| KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA | 24 sm | 17 min | calm | 9 sm | Clear | 55°F | 43°F | 62% | 29.98 |
San Francisco
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Wed -- 06:05 AM PDT Sunrise
Wed -- 06:13 AM PDT Moonrise
Wed -- 06:21 AM PDT -1.47 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 01:26 PM PDT 4.75 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:02 PM PDT 2.16 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 08:07 PM PDT Sunset
Wed -- 09:22 PM PDT Moonset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 06:05 AM PDT Sunrise
Wed -- 06:13 AM PDT Moonrise
Wed -- 06:21 AM PDT -1.47 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 01:26 PM PDT 4.75 feet High Tide
Wed -- 06:02 PM PDT 2.16 feet Low Tide
Wed -- 08:07 PM PDT Sunset
Wed -- 09:22 PM PDT Moonset
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
San Francisco, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 6.5 |
| 1 am |
| 5.8 |
| 2 am |
| 4.4 |
| 3 am |
| 2.5 |
| 4 am |
| 0.7 |
| 5 am |
| -0.8 |
| 6 am |
| -1.4 |
| 7 am |
| -1.3 |
| 8 am |
| -0.6 |
| 9 am |
| 0.5 |
| 10 am |
| 1.8 |
| 11 am |
| 3.1 |
| 12 pm |
| 4.1 |
| 1 pm |
| 4.7 |
| 2 pm |
| 4.7 |
| 3 pm |
| 4.1 |
| 4 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 5 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 6 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 8 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 9 pm |
| 4.1 |
| 10 pm |
| 5.2 |
| 11 pm |
| 6.1 |
Tide / Current for Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Wed -- 01:17 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Wed -- 04:53 AM PDT -4.04 knots Max Ebb
Wed -- 06:05 AM PDT Sunrise
Wed -- 06:13 AM PDT Moonrise
Wed -- 08:29 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Wed -- 11:33 AM PDT 4.16 knots Max Flood
Wed -- 02:55 PM PDT -0.01 knots Slack
Wed -- 05:30 PM PDT -1.99 knots Max Ebb
Wed -- 08:07 PM PDT Sunset
Wed -- 08:22 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Wed -- 09:22 PM PDT Moonset
Wed -- 11:12 PM PDT 2.86 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Wed -- 01:17 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Wed -- 04:53 AM PDT -4.04 knots Max Ebb
Wed -- 06:05 AM PDT Sunrise
Wed -- 06:13 AM PDT Moonrise
Wed -- 08:29 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Wed -- 11:33 AM PDT 4.16 knots Max Flood
Wed -- 02:55 PM PDT -0.01 knots Slack
Wed -- 05:30 PM PDT -1.99 knots Max Ebb
Wed -- 08:07 PM PDT Sunset
Wed -- 08:22 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Wed -- 09:22 PM PDT Moonset
Wed -- 11:12 PM PDT 2.86 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
| 12 am |
| 2.2 |
| 1 am |
| 0.6 |
| 2 am |
| -1.1 |
| 3 am |
| -2.6 |
| 4 am |
| -3.7 |
| 5 am |
| -4 |
| 6 am |
| -3.5 |
| 7 am |
| -2.4 |
| 8 am |
| -0.9 |
| 9 am |
| 1.1 |
| 10 am |
| 3 |
| 11 am |
| 4 |
| 12 pm |
| 4.1 |
| 1 pm |
| 3.3 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 4 pm |
| -1.3 |
| 5 pm |
| -1.9 |
| 6 pm |
| -1.9 |
| 7 pm |
| -1.3 |
| 8 pm |
| -0.4 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.9 |
| 10 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 11 pm |
| 2.8 |
San Francisco Bay Area, CA,
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