Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
Sample Forecast for Sausalito, CA
May 5, 2024 4:45 PM PDT (23:45 UTC) Change Location
 | Sunrise 6:07 AM Sunset 8:05 PM Moonrise 3:40 AM Moonset 4:36 PM |
PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 251 Pm Pdt Sun May 5 2024
This afternoon - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
Tonight - W winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Mon - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
Mon night - W winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Tue - NW winds 10 to 15 knots.
Tue night - NW winds 10 to 15 knots.
Wed - N winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Thu - NW winds 10 to 15 knots.
PZZ500 251 Pm Pdt Sun May 5 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
dry weather prevails through the forecast period as high pressure builds and moves eastward. Moderate northwesterly winds with the occasional fresh gust prevail into Monday. Beginning Tuesday night and continuing into Thursday, winds will become more northerly and strengthen with near gale force sustained winds and high end gale force gusts possible. Significant wave heights will build beginning Tuesday with wave heights between 12 to 15 feet possible by mid-week. Strong winds and elevated wave heights will combine to create dangerous conditions for small crafts Tuesday through the end of the work week.
dry weather prevails through the forecast period as high pressure builds and moves eastward. Moderate northwesterly winds with the occasional fresh gust prevail into Monday. Beginning Tuesday night and continuing into Thursday, winds will become more northerly and strengthen with near gale force sustained winds and high end gale force gusts possible. Significant wave heights will build beginning Tuesday with wave heights between 12 to 15 feet possible by mid-week. Strong winds and elevated wave heights will combine to create dangerous conditions for small crafts Tuesday through the end of the work week.
Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 052328 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 428 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1134 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Conditions clearing out today in the wake of yesterday's front.
Cool weather to kick off the week, but a notable warm up is on the way for the latter half of the week into this weekend.
SHORT TERM
(This afternoon through Monday)
Issued at 1134 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Visible satellite showing ample clearing across much of the area in the wake of the cold front yesterday. Some isolated cumulus continue to form over complex terrain areas as a result of daytime heating and a hint of lingering low level instability.
However, don't expect much in the way of additional precip in these areas. There is still a bit of a hindrance in the form of some capping stability in the low to mid levels. Some areas in the highest peaks of the Santa Lucia and Santa Cruz Mtns can't rule out a sprinkle or two this afternoon, but anything outside of that seems to be a very low chance. The weather remains quiet into Monday with clear and dry conditions. Overnight temperatures into Monday morning will be on the chilly side once again, similar to last night, but we will warm up from here.
LONG TERM
(Monday night through next Saturday)
Issued at 1134 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Beyond Monday, the pattern shifts to become dominated by a longwave ridge settling in over the Western US. The region will remain dry through the rest of the week with temperatures gradually heating up into the weekend. As it stands, Thursday and Friday look to be the warmest as afternoon highs are forecast to rise into the mid-80s across inland valleys and 70s elsewhere.
Once again, with temps above seasonal averages by the end of the week and coming off the heels of an anomalously cold system, it is important to remind ourselves that these quick changes in temperatures can still result in heat-related illness, even with highs in the 80s. As a result, much of our area below about 3500 feet and off the immediate coast will be under a minor Heat Risk Wednesday into the weekend. This primarily affects individuals who are extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective means of cooling or adequate hydration.
In the longer term, any chance for rain is dismal as we inch closer to our typical summertime pattern, and a there is a slight chance that above normal temperatures persist into the following week.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 428 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024
VFR through the TAF period for all terminals, with the biggest concern will be the winds. Post frontal W/NW winds remain breezy and gusty and will slowly diminish for most terminals tonight and rebuild to moderate to relatively breezy towards late Monday morning early afternoon.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period. Westerly winds remain gusty and breezy with >30 knot winds, but little to no concerns for AWW at the moment. Winds will becoming moderate overnight but will rebuild to breezy by Monday afternoon.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR through the TAF period with gusty and breezy onshore winds. Winds will become light overnight and variable before returning to breezy by Monday afternoon.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Friday)
Issued at 428 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Dry weather prevails through the forecast period as high pressure builds and moves eastward. Moderate northwesterly winds with the occasional fresh gust prevail into Monday. Beginning Tuesday night and continuing into Thursday, winds will become more northerly and strengthen with near gale force sustained winds and high end gale force gusts possible. Significant wave heights will build beginning Tuesday with wave heights between 12 to 15 feet possible by mid-week. Strong winds and elevated wave heights will combine to create dangerous conditions for small crafts Tuesday through the end of the work week.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Monday for Mry Bay-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday for Mry Bay- Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT this evening for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Tuesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 428 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1134 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Conditions clearing out today in the wake of yesterday's front.
Cool weather to kick off the week, but a notable warm up is on the way for the latter half of the week into this weekend.
SHORT TERM
(This afternoon through Monday)
Issued at 1134 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Visible satellite showing ample clearing across much of the area in the wake of the cold front yesterday. Some isolated cumulus continue to form over complex terrain areas as a result of daytime heating and a hint of lingering low level instability.
However, don't expect much in the way of additional precip in these areas. There is still a bit of a hindrance in the form of some capping stability in the low to mid levels. Some areas in the highest peaks of the Santa Lucia and Santa Cruz Mtns can't rule out a sprinkle or two this afternoon, but anything outside of that seems to be a very low chance. The weather remains quiet into Monday with clear and dry conditions. Overnight temperatures into Monday morning will be on the chilly side once again, similar to last night, but we will warm up from here.
LONG TERM
(Monday night through next Saturday)
Issued at 1134 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Beyond Monday, the pattern shifts to become dominated by a longwave ridge settling in over the Western US. The region will remain dry through the rest of the week with temperatures gradually heating up into the weekend. As it stands, Thursday and Friday look to be the warmest as afternoon highs are forecast to rise into the mid-80s across inland valleys and 70s elsewhere.
Once again, with temps above seasonal averages by the end of the week and coming off the heels of an anomalously cold system, it is important to remind ourselves that these quick changes in temperatures can still result in heat-related illness, even with highs in the 80s. As a result, much of our area below about 3500 feet and off the immediate coast will be under a minor Heat Risk Wednesday into the weekend. This primarily affects individuals who are extremely sensitive to heat, especially when outdoors without effective means of cooling or adequate hydration.
In the longer term, any chance for rain is dismal as we inch closer to our typical summertime pattern, and a there is a slight chance that above normal temperatures persist into the following week.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 428 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024
VFR through the TAF period for all terminals, with the biggest concern will be the winds. Post frontal W/NW winds remain breezy and gusty and will slowly diminish for most terminals tonight and rebuild to moderate to relatively breezy towards late Monday morning early afternoon.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period. Westerly winds remain gusty and breezy with >30 knot winds, but little to no concerns for AWW at the moment. Winds will becoming moderate overnight but will rebuild to breezy by Monday afternoon.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR through the TAF period with gusty and breezy onshore winds. Winds will become light overnight and variable before returning to breezy by Monday afternoon.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Friday)
Issued at 428 PM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Dry weather prevails through the forecast period as high pressure builds and moves eastward. Moderate northwesterly winds with the occasional fresh gust prevail into Monday. Beginning Tuesday night and continuing into Thursday, winds will become more northerly and strengthen with near gale force sustained winds and high end gale force gusts possible. Significant wave heights will build beginning Tuesday with wave heights between 12 to 15 feet possible by mid-week. Strong winds and elevated wave heights will combine to create dangerous conditions for small crafts Tuesday through the end of the work week.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Monday for Mry Bay-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Monday for Mry Bay- Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT this evening for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Tuesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
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Airport Reports
EDIT (hide/show) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Temp | DewPt | RH | inHg |
| KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA | 14 sm | 52 min | WNW 20G31 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 61°F | 41°F | 48% | 30.11 | |
| KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 14 sm | 49 min | W 23G30 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 57°F | 41°F | 55% | 30.11 | |
| KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 21 sm | 51 min | W 17G26 | 10 sm | Clear | 61°F | 39°F | 45% | 30.10 | |
| KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA | 22 sm | 10 min | NNW 08 | 8 sm | Clear | 55°F | 48°F | 77% | 30.13 | |
| KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA | 23 sm | 10 min | W 16G24 | 10 sm | Clear | 61°F | 39°F | 45% | 30.07 | |
| KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA | 24 sm | 52 min | W 13G21 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 64°F | 39°F | 39% | 30.07 | |
| KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA | 24 sm | 2 hrs | W 16G25 | 10 sm | Clear | 59°F | 36°F | 41% | 30.10 |
San Francisco
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Sun -- 04:00 AM PDT 0.34 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 10:22 AM PDT 4.79 feet High Tide
Sun -- 03:49 PM PDT 0.74 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 10:27 PM PDT 6.14 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sun -- 04:00 AM PDT 0.34 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 10:22 AM PDT 4.79 feet High Tide
Sun -- 03:49 PM PDT 0.74 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 10:27 PM PDT 6.14 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
San Francisco, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 4.3 |
| 1 am |
| 2.9 |
| 2 am |
| 1.6 |
| 3 am |
| 0.7 |
| 4 am |
| 0.3 |
| 5 am |
| 0.6 |
| 6 am |
| 1.4 |
| 7 am |
| 2.3 |
| 8 am |
| 3.4 |
| 9 am |
| 4.3 |
| 10 am |
| 4.8 |
| 11 am |
| 4.7 |
| 12 pm |
| 4 |
| 1 pm |
| 2.9 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 3 pm |
| 1 |
| 4 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 5 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 6 pm |
| 2.1 |
| 7 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 8 pm |
| 4.4 |
| 9 pm |
| 5.5 |
| 10 pm |
| 6.1 |
| 11 pm |
| 6 |
Tide / Current for Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Sun -- 02:43 AM PDT -3.03 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 06:09 AM PDT 0.01 knots Slack
Sun -- 09:05 AM PDT 3.39 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 12:05 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 03:05 PM PDT -2.58 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 06:14 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 09:10 PM PDT 3.39 knots Max Flood
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sun -- 02:43 AM PDT -3.03 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 06:09 AM PDT 0.01 knots Slack
Sun -- 09:05 AM PDT 3.39 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 12:05 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 03:05 PM PDT -2.58 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 06:14 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 09:10 PM PDT 3.39 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 |
| -0.7 |
| 1 am |
| -2.1 |
| 2 am |
| -2.9 |
| 3 am |
| -3 |
| 4 am |
| -2.5 |
| 5 am |
| -1.6 |
| 6 am |
| -0.2 |
| 7 am |
| 1.5 |
| 8 am |
| 2.9 |
| 9 am |
| 3.4 |
| 10 am |
| 3.1 |
| 11 am |
| 2 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 1 pm |
| -1.2 |
| 2 pm |
| -2.2 |
| 3 pm |
| -2.6 |
| 4 pm |
| -2.3 |
| 5 pm |
| -1.5 |
| 6 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 7 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 8 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 9 pm |
| 3.4 |
| 10 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 11 pm |
| 2 |
San Francisco Bay Area, CA,
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