Pacifica, CA Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Pacifica, CA

May 20, 2024 4:00 AM PDT (11:00 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 5:54 AM   Sunset 8:18 PM
Moonrise 4:50 PM   Moonset 3:12 AM 
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PZZ545 Coastal Waters From Point Reyes To Pigeon Point California Out To 10 Nm- 250 Am Pdt Mon May 20 2024

.small craft advisory in effect through late tonight - .

.small craft advisory in effect from Tuesday afternoon through late Tuesday night - .

Rest of tonight - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: nw 2 ft at 4 seconds, nw 9 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Mon - NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: nw 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 7 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Mon night - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: nw 2 ft at 5 seconds, nw 8 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Tue - NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: nw 2 ft at 4 seconds, W 6 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 16 seconds.

Tue night - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: nw 2 ft at 5 seconds, nw 7 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 16 seconds.

Wed - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: nw 5 ft at 7 seconds, nw 6 ft at 10 seconds and sw 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Wed night - NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft.

Thu - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

Thu night - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft.

Fri - NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft.

Fri night - NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft.

- .san francisco bar/fourfathom bank forecast - - .
in the deep water channel - .mixed seas of 5 to 7 ft at 11 seconds.
across the bar - .mixed seas of 6 to 8 ft at 11 seconds. Maximum ebb current of 2.8 kt at 03:12 am Monday and 1.3 kt at 03:16 pm Monday.

PZZ500 250 Am Pdt Mon May 20 2024

Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
strong and gusty northwesterly winds will continue over much of the coastal waters with only slight reductions in wind speed over the inner coastal waters this morning. Expect hazardous conditions and steeper wind waves during the week. Winds look to ease late in the week.


7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Pacifica, CA
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Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 201007 AFDMTR

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 307 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024

New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, MARINE

SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1237 PM PDT Sun May 19 2024

Typical summer-like pattern to persist throughout the first half of the week. Temperatures are forecast to dip below seasonal averages by late week and into the upcoming weekend as an upper level trough impacts the region.

SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 307 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024

Stratus coverage is less widespread tonight with the Fort Ord profiler showing the marine layer nearly mixed out. That being said persistence is key and stratus has developed along the coastline of the Monterey Bay and San Francisco Peninsula. Similar to the past few days, stratus coverage is expected to dissipate by mid-morning with sunny skies through the afternoon. Gusty to gale force winds over the coastal waters should keep the marine layer well mixed and see stratus coverage limited to the coastline for the next few days.
There is a low potential (less than 10%) for drizzle in coastal areas tonight with up to trace accumulations possible.

Inland temperatures will remain seasonal to slightly above average with highs in the mid to upper 70s. A few locations across the North and East Bays may see highs reach the low 80s. Along the coast, stratus will continue to limit daytime warming with temperatures slightly below average in the upper 50s to low 60s.

LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 307 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024

Over the coastal waters, gustier, northerly winds continue through the end of the week. The marine layer will stay fairly well mixed for the next few days with stratus confined along the coast and minimal stratus impacts inland. Slight warming trend through mid- week caused by weaker onshore flow and increasingly northerly winds inland remains on track. Ensemble guidance and the NBM are in agreement that Tuesday will be the warmest day this week with temperatures reaching into the mid 80s. There is fairly good agreement that high temperatures will stay in the mid 80's but NBM 90th percentile does show a few sites in the North Bay reaching the upper 80s (88-89 degree range). In comparison to yesterday's forecast, Tuesday high temperatures have increased by a few degrees from the low to mid 80's to predominantly in the mid 80s. Minor heat risk is expected throughout most of the Bay Area and Central Coast (Santa Cruz Mountains, Salinas Valley, portions of the Monterey Peninsula) Monday through Wednesday as slightly above average temperatures persist. People who are incredibly sensitive to heat should take precautions while outdoors and remember to drink plenty of water.

Temperatures will cool down by the late week as a stronger upper level trough moves inland Friday/Saturday. This systems looks fairly dry with ensemble guidance indicating very low chances of accumulating precipitation with it. CPC guidance continues to indicate predominantly below average temperatures and slightly above average precipitation through the end of May.

AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 1145 PM PDT Sun May 19 2024

VFR through the TAF Period for all but the Monterey Bay, which will see MVFR CIGs through the mid morning. Expect light to moderate winds overnight for most areas overnight. Moderate winds build into Monday afternoon, with gusty winds expected along the immediate coast and around the SF Bay.

Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period. Expect moderate west winds overnight. Gusty westerly winds arrive Monday afternoon with peak gusts around 25 kts. These winds reduce into the early night.

SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO

Monterey Bay Terminals...MVFR CIGs linger into the mid morning.
Expect light winds overnight with more moderate westerly winds arriving Monday afternoon and lasting into the night.

MARINE
(Today through Saturday)
Issued at 307 AM PDT Mon May 20 2024

Strong and gusty northwesterly winds will continue over much of the coastal waters with only slight reductions in wind speed over the inner coastal waters this morning. Expect hazardous conditions and steeper wind waves during the week. Winds look to ease late in the week.

MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Tuesday for Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.

Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM Tuesday to 3 AM PDT Wednesday for 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 Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.




Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
46237 - San Francisco Bar, CA (142) 13 mi31 min 52°F 56°F7 ft
FTPC1 - 9414290 - San Francisco, CA 13 mi43 min E 1G1.9 51°F 29.93
PXOC1 - 9414311 - San Francisco (Pier 1), CA 14 mi43 min SE 5.1G9.9 52°F 29.91
PXSC1 14 mi43 min 54°F
AAMC1 - 9414750 - Alameda, CA 15 mi43 min S 7G9.9 53°F 64°F29.95
OKXC1 - 9414776 - Oakland (Berth 34), CA 16 mi43 min SW 5.1G7 53°F 29.94
OMHC1 - 9414769 - Oakland Middle Harbor Met, CA 16 mi43 min S 2.9G6
LNDC1 17 mi43 min SSE 8G12 54°F 29.93
RTYC1 - 9414523 - Redwood City, CA 18 mi43 min S 1.9G2.9 52°F 70°F29.94
TIBC1 - Tiburon Pier, San Francisco Bay, CA 19 mi107 min SSW 1.9 51°F 29.9247°F
46026 - SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA 20 mi51 min 52°F11 ft
PPXC1 - 9414847 - Richmond (Point Potrero), CA 21 mi43 min SSE 8.9G13 54°F 29.95
RCMC1 - 9414863 - Richmond, CA 22 mi43 min SSE 6G11 54°F 60°F29.93
1801583 31 mi91 min NW 22G27 53°F 54°F12 ft29.9748°F
DPXC1 - 9415141 - Davis Point, San Pablo Bay, CA 33 mi43 min SW 8G9.9 54°F 29.91
CQUC1 34 mi60 min 60°F
MZXC1 - 9415102 - Martinez-Amorco CA 35 mi43 min W 5.1G6 55°F 63°F29.92
UPBC1 35 mi43 min W 7G8.9
PRYC1 - 9415020 - Point Reyes, CA 36 mi43 min 29.93
PCOC1 - 9415144 - Port Chicago, CA 39 mi43 min SSW 5.1G9.9 52°F 29.91
PSBC1 - 9415115 - Pittsburg (Suisun Bay), CA 44 mi43 min WNW 12G15 56°F 29.89


Wind History for San Francisco, CA
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Airport Reports
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AirportDistAgeWind ktVisSkyWeatherTempDewPtRHinHg
KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA 7 sm18 minvar 0510 smA Few Clouds54°F45°F71%29.93
KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA 8 sm25 mincalm4 smOvercast Mist 52°F50°F94%29.95
KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA 16 sm25 mincalm8 smClear50°F45°F82%29.95
KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA 17 sm67 minSW 1010 smMostly Cloudy54°F48°F82%29.94
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA 21 sm66 minWSW 0410 smClear55°F45°F67%29.94
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Tide / Current for Point San Bruno, San Francisco Bay, California
   
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Point San Bruno
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Mon -- 04:11 AM PDT     Moonset
Mon -- 05:43 AM PDT     0.37 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 05:55 AM PDT     Sunrise
Mon -- 11:46 AM PDT     5.05 feet High Tide
Mon -- 05:08 PM PDT     2.11 feet Low Tide
Mon -- 05:49 PM PDT     Moonrise
Mon -- 08:17 PM PDT     Sunset
Mon -- 11:00 PM PDT     6.74 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Point San Bruno, San Francisco Bay, California, Tide feet
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6
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3.7
3
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2.3
4
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1.2
5
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0.5
6
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0.4
7
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0.9
8
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1.9
9
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3.1
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4.1
11
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4.9
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5
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4.7
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4
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3.1
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2.4
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2.1
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3.1
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4.2
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5.4
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6.4
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6.7


Tide / Current for Sierra Point 1.3 mi ENE, South San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Sierra Point 1.3 mi ENE
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Mon -- 02:19 AM PDT     -1.14 knots Max Ebb
Mon -- 04:11 AM PDT     Moonset
Mon -- 05:41 AM PDT     0.01 knots Slack
Mon -- 05:55 AM PDT     Sunrise
Mon -- 08:52 AM PDT     0.92 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 11:59 AM PDT     -0.00 knots Slack
Mon -- 02:41 PM PDT     -0.70 knots Max Ebb
Mon -- 05:31 PM PDT     0.01 knots Slack
Mon -- 05:49 PM PDT     Moonrise
Mon -- 08:17 PM PDT     Sunset
Mon -- 08:31 PM PDT     0.78 knots Max Flood
Mon -- 11:26 PM PDT     -0.01 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sierra Point 1.3 mi ENE, South San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
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-1.1
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-1.1
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-0.8
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0.9
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0.8
11
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0.5
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-0
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-0.4
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-0.7
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-0.7
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-0.5
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-0.2
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0.2


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