Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
Sample Forecast for Sausalito, CA
June 4, 2024 8:46 AM PDT (15:46 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 5:46 AM Sunset 8:29 PM Moonrise 3:09 AM Moonset 6:00 PM |
PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 251 Am Pdt Tue Jun 4 2024
.small craft advisory in effect from this afternoon through this evening - .
Rest of tonight - SW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Tue - W wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Tue night - W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming sw 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Wed - SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Wed night - SW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Thu - SW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Thu night - SW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri - SW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri night - SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Sat - SW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Sat night - SW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
PZZ500 251 Am Pdt Tue Jun 4 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
breezy to gusty north and northwest winds affect all of the waters through the mid week. Meanwhile, large nw swell will arrive in the coastal waters of northern and central california. These rough seas will last through Thursday. Conditions will then gradually improve going into the weekend.
breezy to gusty north and northwest winds affect all of the waters through the mid week. Meanwhile, large nw swell will arrive in the coastal waters of northern and central california. These rough seas will last through Thursday. Conditions will then gradually improve going into the weekend.
Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 041134 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 431 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
New AVIATION
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 230 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Warm to hot inland, coolest at the immediate coast today. A Heat Advisory is in effect for inland areas today through Thursday.
Temperatures will moderate towards the latter part of the week.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 247 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Sky condition is clear (allowing improved radiative cooling vs cloud cover 24 hours ago) except for few-scattered thin high clouds and patchy morning mist or fog along the immediate coastline within a marine layer varying from a few to several hundred feet deep North Bay to 1600 feet deep over the north Central Coast.
The advertised Heat Advisory goes into effect today for the North Bay and the East Bay (the advisory expanding to include areas of the South Bay, interior Monterey county including the southern Salinas Valley and San Benito county Wednesday-Thursday).
Here are 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.
Highs today will be mainly above to well above early June normal high temperatures. Highs will be coolest along the immediate coastline/beaches with 70s to a few warmer spots not far from the beaches in the lower 80s, bayside highs will be 80 to 90 with lower 90s just away from the SF Bay. Farthest inland highs today in the 90s to near 100 degrees far northern Napa county, easternmost Contra Costa county and far southern Monterey county.
The Santa Rosa coop station may near the June 4th record high 98F in 1949.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 247 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
As mentioned, the heat advisory continues inland areas Wednesday and Thursday. Warm to hot daytime highs, above to well above June normal highs - hottest inland with 90s to lower 100s, nearer the coast 80s and 90s, and 70s/80 at the beaches. Hot weather will result in elevated fire weather conditions at least through Thursday. Improving chances of patchy night and morning coastal stratus and fog redeveloping later in the week. The NAM forecasts the SFO-SAC pressure gradient (westerly winds) prevailing Thursday afternoon and evening, however it still make take an extra day or two for the afternoon sea breeze to bring some relief farther inland.
A high pressure system is forecast to remain nearly stationary over the west late this week into next week, surrounded by low pressure systems of various strength. Weak upper level troughing may reach California over the weekend, the daily sea breeze likely during then bringing relief at least partially inland each afternoon and evening.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 431 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
VFR except for a patch or two of stratus and fog /LIFR-IFR/ along the immediate coastline this morning. The NAM forecasts the ACV-SFO pressure gradient to strengthen to nearly 9 mb by later today, the UKI-STS pressure gradient strong at 2 mb to 3 mb. Local influxes of cooler marine air will continue nearest the immediate coastline, for example statistical guidance is forecasting a gusty west wind to around 30 knots at KSFO this afternoon and evening. Additionally, the leading edge of stratus and fog approx 300 miles northwest of the Bay Area where surface dewpoint temps are higher is forecast to reach our coastline late tonight and Wednesday morning per recent HRRR output; coastal waters sea surface temperatures remain chilly which favors coastal stratus and fog.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR. Light west wind this morning, increasing to 22 to 32 knots beginning 21z and continuing to mid-late evening.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR. Light and variable winds this morning, becoming west to northwest winds 5 to 12 knots during the day.
Patchy stratus and/or fog /LIFR-IFR/ early Wednesday morning.
MARINE
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 252 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Breezy to gusty north and northwest winds affect all of the waters through the mid week. Meanwhile, large NW swell will arrive in the coastal waters of Northern and Central California. These rough seas will last through Thursday. Conditions will then gradually improve going into the weekend.
BEACHES
Issued at 859 PM PDT Mon Jun 3 2024
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
A moderate-rough NW swell will arrive Wednesday and create large breaking waves and an increased risk for sneaker waves. Breaking waves will reach as high as 15-20 ft, especially along steep beaches. Sneaker waves can run over 100 ft up a dry beach, pulling people in the water from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water. Observe the ocean for 20 minutes before relaxing on the beach. The hot weather inland will lead to more people visiting the beach this week. Know where lifeguards are, obey their instructions, and never turn your back on the ocean!
CLIMATE
Issued at 127 AM PDT Sat Jun 1 2024
Record high temperatures at the long term climate stations for June 4th and 5th:
Station June 4th June 5th
Santa Rosa 98 in 1949 102 in 1926 Kentfield 101 in 1981 102 in 1926 Napa 102 in 1981 105 in 1903 Richmond 90 in 1955 86 in 1983 Livermore 105 in 1960 104 in 1926 San Francisco 92 in 1949 95 in 1883 SFO Airport 92 in 1955, 1949 89 in 1972 Redwood City 100 in 1981 97 in 2002, 1972 Half Moon Bay 71 in 1955 74 in 1958 Oakland downtown 96 in 1981 87 in 2002 San Jose 98 in 1904 100 in 1926 Salinas Airport 92 in 1949 87 in 1949 King City 102 in 1981, 1957 105 in 1926
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening for CAZ006-505-509-530.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM this morning to midnight PDT Thursday night for CAZ503-504-506-510-515.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Thursday night for CAZ513-514-516-518.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening for Mry Bay-SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Thursday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Thursday for Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 431 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
New AVIATION
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 230 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Warm to hot inland, coolest at the immediate coast today. A Heat Advisory is in effect for inland areas today through Thursday.
Temperatures will moderate towards the latter part of the week.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 247 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Sky condition is clear (allowing improved radiative cooling vs cloud cover 24 hours ago) except for few-scattered thin high clouds and patchy morning mist or fog along the immediate coastline within a marine layer varying from a few to several hundred feet deep North Bay to 1600 feet deep over the north Central Coast.
The advertised Heat Advisory goes into effect today for the North Bay and the East Bay (the advisory expanding to include areas of the South Bay, interior Monterey county including the southern Salinas Valley and San Benito county Wednesday-Thursday).
Here are 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.
Highs today will be mainly above to well above early June normal high temperatures. Highs will be coolest along the immediate coastline/beaches with 70s to a few warmer spots not far from the beaches in the lower 80s, bayside highs will be 80 to 90 with lower 90s just away from the SF Bay. Farthest inland highs today in the 90s to near 100 degrees far northern Napa county, easternmost Contra Costa county and far southern Monterey county.
The Santa Rosa coop station may near the June 4th record high 98F in 1949.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 247 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
As mentioned, the heat advisory continues inland areas Wednesday and Thursday. Warm to hot daytime highs, above to well above June normal highs - hottest inland with 90s to lower 100s, nearer the coast 80s and 90s, and 70s/80 at the beaches. Hot weather will result in elevated fire weather conditions at least through Thursday. Improving chances of patchy night and morning coastal stratus and fog redeveloping later in the week. The NAM forecasts the SFO-SAC pressure gradient (westerly winds) prevailing Thursday afternoon and evening, however it still make take an extra day or two for the afternoon sea breeze to bring some relief farther inland.
A high pressure system is forecast to remain nearly stationary over the west late this week into next week, surrounded by low pressure systems of various strength. Weak upper level troughing may reach California over the weekend, the daily sea breeze likely during then bringing relief at least partially inland each afternoon and evening.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 431 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
VFR except for a patch or two of stratus and fog /LIFR-IFR/ along the immediate coastline this morning. The NAM forecasts the ACV-SFO pressure gradient to strengthen to nearly 9 mb by later today, the UKI-STS pressure gradient strong at 2 mb to 3 mb. Local influxes of cooler marine air will continue nearest the immediate coastline, for example statistical guidance is forecasting a gusty west wind to around 30 knots at KSFO this afternoon and evening. Additionally, the leading edge of stratus and fog approx 300 miles northwest of the Bay Area where surface dewpoint temps are higher is forecast to reach our coastline late tonight and Wednesday morning per recent HRRR output; coastal waters sea surface temperatures remain chilly which favors coastal stratus and fog.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR. Light west wind this morning, increasing to 22 to 32 knots beginning 21z and continuing to mid-late evening.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR. Light and variable winds this morning, becoming west to northwest winds 5 to 12 knots during the day.
Patchy stratus and/or fog /LIFR-IFR/ early Wednesday morning.
MARINE
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 252 AM PDT Tue Jun 4 2024
Breezy to gusty north and northwest winds affect all of the waters through the mid week. Meanwhile, large NW swell will arrive in the coastal waters of Northern and Central California. These rough seas will last through Thursday. Conditions will then gradually improve going into the weekend.
BEACHES
Issued at 859 PM PDT Mon Jun 3 2024
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening.
A moderate-rough NW swell will arrive Wednesday and create large breaking waves and an increased risk for sneaker waves. Breaking waves will reach as high as 15-20 ft, especially along steep beaches. Sneaker waves can run over 100 ft up a dry beach, pulling people in the water from rocks, jetties, and beaches. Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water. Observe the ocean for 20 minutes before relaxing on the beach. The hot weather inland will lead to more people visiting the beach this week. Know where lifeguards are, obey their instructions, and never turn your back on the ocean!
CLIMATE
Issued at 127 AM PDT Sat Jun 1 2024
Record high temperatures at the long term climate stations for June 4th and 5th:
Station June 4th June 5th
Santa Rosa 98 in 1949 102 in 1926 Kentfield 101 in 1981 102 in 1926 Napa 102 in 1981 105 in 1903 Richmond 90 in 1955 86 in 1983 Livermore 105 in 1960 104 in 1926 San Francisco 92 in 1949 95 in 1883 SFO Airport 92 in 1955, 1949 89 in 1972 Redwood City 100 in 1981 97 in 2002, 1972 Half Moon Bay 71 in 1955 74 in 1958 Oakland downtown 96 in 1981 87 in 2002 San Jose 98 in 1904 100 in 1926 Salinas Airport 92 in 1949 87 in 1949 King City 102 in 1981, 1957 105 in 1926
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement from Wednesday morning through Thursday evening for CAZ006-505-509-530.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM this morning to midnight PDT Thursday night for CAZ503-504-506-510-515.
Heat Advisory from 8 AM Wednesday to midnight PDT Thursday night for CAZ513-514-516-518.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening for Mry Bay-SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Thursday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Thursday for Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Wednesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
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Airport Reports
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KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA | 14 sm | 53 min | S 03 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 61°F | 55°F | 82% | 29.97 | |
KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 14 sm | 50 min | calm | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 63°F | 52°F | 68% | 29.95 | |
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 21 sm | 52 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 64°F | 52°F | 64% | 29.95 | |
KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA | 22 sm | 11 min | NW 09 | 3 sm | Clear | Mist | 55°F | 54°F | 94% | 29.96 |
KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA | 23 sm | 11 min | var 05 | 10 sm | Clear | 72°F | 55°F | 57% | 29.94 | |
KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA | 24 sm | 53 min | SSW 04 | 10 sm | Clear | 64°F | 52°F | 64% | 29.95 | |
KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA | 24 sm | 59 min | var 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 64°F | 55°F | 73% | 29.97 |
San Francisco
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Tue -- 04:09 AM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 04:39 AM PDT -0.98 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:48 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 11:39 AM PDT 4.38 feet High Tide
Tue -- 04:04 PM PDT 2.23 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:00 PM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:28 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:26 PM PDT 6.63 feet High Tide
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Tue -- 04:09 AM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 04:39 AM PDT -0.98 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 05:48 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 11:39 AM PDT 4.38 feet High Tide
Tue -- 04:04 PM PDT 2.23 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:00 PM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:28 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:26 PM PDT 6.63 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
San Francisco, California, Tide feet
12 am |
4.8 |
1 am |
3.1 |
2 am |
1.4 |
3 am |
-0 |
4 am |
-0.8 |
5 am |
-0.9 |
6 am |
-0.5 |
7 am |
0.4 |
8 am |
1.5 |
9 am |
2.6 |
10 am |
3.6 |
11 am |
4.3 |
12 pm |
4.3 |
1 pm |
3.9 |
2 pm |
3.2 |
3 pm |
2.5 |
4 pm |
2.2 |
5 pm |
2.5 |
6 pm |
3.1 |
7 pm |
4.1 |
8 pm |
5.1 |
9 pm |
6 |
10 pm |
6.6 |
11 pm |
6.5 |
Tide / Current for Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Tue -- 03:05 AM PDT -3.67 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 04:08 AM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 05:48 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 06:46 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 09:52 AM PDT 3.76 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 01:06 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 03:42 PM PDT -1.72 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:33 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 07:00 PM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:28 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 09:25 PM PDT 2.79 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 03:05 AM PDT -3.67 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 04:08 AM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 05:48 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 06:46 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 09:52 AM PDT 3.76 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 01:06 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 03:42 PM PDT -1.72 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 06:33 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 07:00 PM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 08:28 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 09:25 PM PDT 2.79 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 |
-0.8 |
1 am |
-2.2 |
2 am |
-3.3 |
3 am |
-3.7 |
4 am |
-3.4 |
5 am |
-2.6 |
6 am |
-1.3 |
7 am |
0.5 |
8 am |
2.3 |
9 am |
3.4 |
10 am |
3.8 |
11 am |
3.3 |
12 pm |
2 |
1 pm |
0.2 |
2 pm |
-1 |
3 pm |
-1.6 |
4 pm |
-1.7 |
5 pm |
-1.3 |
6 pm |
-0.6 |
7 pm |
0.6 |
8 pm |
1.9 |
9 pm |
2.7 |
10 pm |
2.7 |
11 pm |
1.8 |
San Francisco Bay Area, CA,
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