Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Pacifica, CA
May 5, 2024 8:02 AM PDT (15:02 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 6:07 AM Sunset 8:05 PM Moonrise 3:41 AM Moonset 4:36 PM |
PZZ545 Coastal Waters From Point Reyes To Pigeon Point California Out To 10 Nm- 256 Am Pdt Sun May 5 2024
Today - NW winds 10 to 20 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. W swell 6 to 8 ft at 9 seconds and W around 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Tonight - NW winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. NW swell 5 to 6 ft at 10 seconds and W around 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Mon - NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. NW swell 4 to 6 ft at 12 seconds.
Mon night - NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. NW swell 5 to 7 ft at 11 seconds.
Tue - NW winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 8 to 10 ft at 13 seconds and W around 2 ft at 18 seconds.
Tue night - NW winds 15 to 25 knots with gusts up to 35 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. NW swell 12 to 14 ft at 13 seconds and W 2 to 3 ft at 18 seconds.
Wed - NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. NW swell 10 to 12 ft and W 2 to 3 ft.
Thu - NW winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft. NW swell 7 to 9 ft and W up to 2 ft.
- .san francisco bar/fourfathom bank forecast - - .
in the deep water channel - .mixed seas of 3 to 5 ft at 8 seconds.
across the bar - .mixed seas of 4 to 6 ft at 8 seconds. Maximum ebb current of 3.5 kt at 02:51 am Sunday and 2.1 kt at 03:06 pm Sunday.
in the deep water channel - .mixed seas of 3 to 5 ft at 8 seconds.
across the bar - .mixed seas of 4 to 6 ft at 8 seconds. Maximum ebb current of 3.5 kt at 02:51 am Sunday and 2.1 kt at 03:06 pm Sunday.
PZZ500 256 Am 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 - .
isolated rain showers will continue through the morning before dry conditions return. Moderate northwesterly breezes will prevail through tomorrow. Northerly winds will become strong on Tuesday and remain strong through Wednesday as surface high pressure over the eastern pacific ocean builds and moves east. Significant wave heights will begin building on Monday, posing hazardous conditions for small craft through Thursday.
isolated rain showers will continue through the morning before dry conditions return. Moderate northwesterly breezes will prevail through tomorrow. Northerly winds will become strong on Tuesday and remain strong through Wednesday as surface high pressure over the eastern pacific ocean builds and moves east. Significant wave heights will begin building on Monday, posing hazardous conditions for small craft through Thursday.
Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 051137 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 437 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 104 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Isolated post frontal showers will continue through Sunday morning with decreasing intensity. While the next couple days will be chilly, a gradual warming trend will bring temperatures above normal by the end of the week.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 104 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
The cold front has been quite progressive over the last 24 hours and is now near the CA/Mexico border. The cold air left behind has brought the 1000-500 mb thickness into the mid 530 dm range.
This will cause surface temperatures to drop into the low 40s for most areas away from the immediate coast or bay shore. This cold air is also causing some instability, with the low level lapse rates around the conditionally unstable threshold of 6.5 C/km. As such, isolated showers are expected to continue through the morning. The cold air is also drier, and by mid-day there will not be enough moisture to support convection.
LONG TERM
(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 104 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
A significant warming trend is in store this week as an upper level ridge forms over the Eastern Pacific. As an example, the high temperature at Santa Rosa on reached 58F on Saturday and is expected to reach 84F by Thursday. A marine layer will likely develop under the high pressure and keep coastal areas cool, although the low-level moisture doesn't seem to support significant fog or stratus coverage. Overall, it will be a nice week with increasing temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 427 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Currently VFR at all terminals with some isolated rain showers in the Monterey Bay region. Post-frontal clearing will allow for VFR conditions through the TAF period. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 knots are to be expected this afternoon. Isolated rain showers will be possible through the morning, particularly for MRY and SNS.
Vicinity of SFO...Currently VFR with breezy westerly flow. VFR and westerly winds to prevail through the TAF period with gusts up to 25 knots to be expected.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...Currently VFR with breezy westerly flow at both terminals. VFR conditions to prevail through the TAF period with northwesterly winds for MRY and westerly/southwesterly winds for SNS. Isolated rain showers will be possible through the morning.
MARINE
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 427 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Isolated rain showers will continue through the morning before dry conditions return. Moderate northwesterly breezes will prevail through tomorrow. Northerly winds will become strong on Tuesday and remain strong through Wednesday as surface high pressure over the Eastern Pacific Ocean builds and moves east. Significant wave heights will begin building on Monday, posing hazardous conditions for small craft through Thursday.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Monday for Mry Bay-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT Monday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 437 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 104 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Isolated post frontal showers will continue through Sunday morning with decreasing intensity. While the next couple days will be chilly, a gradual warming trend will bring temperatures above normal by the end of the week.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 104 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
The cold front has been quite progressive over the last 24 hours and is now near the CA/Mexico border. The cold air left behind has brought the 1000-500 mb thickness into the mid 530 dm range.
This will cause surface temperatures to drop into the low 40s for most areas away from the immediate coast or bay shore. This cold air is also causing some instability, with the low level lapse rates around the conditionally unstable threshold of 6.5 C/km. As such, isolated showers are expected to continue through the morning. The cold air is also drier, and by mid-day there will not be enough moisture to support convection.
LONG TERM
(Monday through Saturday)
Issued at 104 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
A significant warming trend is in store this week as an upper level ridge forms over the Eastern Pacific. As an example, the high temperature at Santa Rosa on reached 58F on Saturday and is expected to reach 84F by Thursday. A marine layer will likely develop under the high pressure and keep coastal areas cool, although the low-level moisture doesn't seem to support significant fog or stratus coverage. Overall, it will be a nice week with increasing temperatures and plenty of sunshine.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 427 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Currently VFR at all terminals with some isolated rain showers in the Monterey Bay region. Post-frontal clearing will allow for VFR conditions through the TAF period. Breezy winds with gusts up to 25 knots are to be expected this afternoon. Isolated rain showers will be possible through the morning, particularly for MRY and SNS.
Vicinity of SFO...Currently VFR with breezy westerly flow. VFR and westerly winds to prevail through the TAF period with gusts up to 25 knots to be expected.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...Currently VFR with breezy westerly flow at both terminals. VFR conditions to prevail through the TAF period with northwesterly winds for MRY and westerly/southwesterly winds for SNS. Isolated rain showers will be possible through the morning.
MARINE
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 427 AM PDT Sun May 5 2024
Isolated rain showers will continue through the morning before dry conditions return. Moderate northwesterly breezes will prevail through tomorrow. Northerly winds will become strong on Tuesday and remain strong through Wednesday as surface high pressure over the Eastern Pacific Ocean builds and moves east. Significant wave heights will begin building on Monday, posing hazardous conditions for small craft through Thursday.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PDT Monday for Mry Bay-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM this afternoon to 9 PM PDT this evening for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 AM PDT Monday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
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Airport Reports
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KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 7 sm | 66 min | W 11 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 50°F | 43°F | 76% | 30.01 | |
KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA | 8 sm | 27 min | NNW 12 | 8 sm | Clear | 50°F | 46°F | 87% | 30.03 | |
KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA | 16 sm | 67 min | WNW 06 | 8 sm | Clear | 48°F | 41°F | 76% | 30.02 | |
KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA | 17 sm | 69 min | WNW 09 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 50°F | 41°F | 71% | 30.01 | |
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 21 sm | 68 min | WNW 06 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 50°F | 41°F | 71% | 29.99 | |
KPAO PALO ALTO,CA | 23 sm | 75 min | W 06 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 45°F | 39°F | 81% | 30.01 |
Tide / Current for Point San Bruno, San Francisco Bay, California
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Point San Bruno
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Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 05:10 AM PDT 0.44 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 11:00 AM PDT 5.89 feet High Tide
Sun -- 04:59 PM PDT 0.84 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 11:05 PM PDT 7.24 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 05:10 AM PDT 0.44 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 11:00 AM PDT 5.89 feet High Tide
Sun -- 04:59 PM PDT 0.84 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 11:05 PM PDT 7.24 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Point San Bruno, San Francisco Bay, California, Tide feet
12 am |
6.1 |
1 am |
4.9 |
2 am |
3.4 |
3 am |
1.9 |
4 am |
0.9 |
5 am |
0.5 |
6 am |
0.7 |
7 am |
1.7 |
8 am |
3 |
9 am |
4.4 |
10 am |
5.5 |
11 am |
5.9 |
12 pm |
5.6 |
1 pm |
4.7 |
2 pm |
3.4 |
3 pm |
2.1 |
4 pm |
1.2 |
5 pm |
0.8 |
6 pm |
1.3 |
7 pm |
2.4 |
8 pm |
3.9 |
9 pm |
5.5 |
10 pm |
6.7 |
11 pm |
7.2 |
Tide / Current for Sierra Point 1.3 mi ENE, South San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Sun -- 02:00 AM PDT -1.30 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 05:09 AM PDT 0.01 knots Slack
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 08:16 AM PDT 1.13 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 11:23 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 02:22 PM PDT -1.11 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 05:14 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 08:21 PM PDT 1.13 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 11:22 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
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Sun -- 02:00 AM PDT -1.30 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 04:40 AM PDT Moonrise
Sun -- 05:09 AM PDT 0.01 knots Slack
Sun -- 06:08 AM PDT Sunrise
Sun -- 08:16 AM PDT 1.13 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 11:23 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 02:22 PM PDT -1.11 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 05:14 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 05:35 PM PDT Moonset
Sun -- 08:04 PM PDT Sunset
Sun -- 08:21 PM PDT 1.13 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 11:22 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Sierra Point 1.3 mi ENE, South San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
12 am |
-0.7 |
1 am |
-1.2 |
2 am |
-1.3 |
3 am |
-1.1 |
4 am |
-0.7 |
5 am |
-0.1 |
6 am |
0.5 |
7 am |
0.9 |
8 am |
1.1 |
9 am |
1.1 |
10 am |
0.8 |
11 am |
0.2 |
12 pm |
-0.4 |
1 pm |
-0.9 |
2 pm |
-1.1 |
3 pm |
-1 |
4 pm |
-0.7 |
5 pm |
-0.2 |
6 pm |
0.4 |
7 pm |
0.9 |
8 pm |
1.1 |
9 pm |
1.1 |
10 pm |
0.8 |
11 pm |
0.3 |
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