Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Richmond, CA
March 19, 2024 6:32 AM PDT (13:32 UTC) Change Location
Sunrise 7:11 AM Sunset 7:22 PM Moonrise 1:11 PM Moonset 3:45 AM |
PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 231 Am Pdt Tue Mar 19 2024
Rest of tonight - SW winds 10 to 15 knots.
Tue - SW winds 10 to 15 knots.
Tue night - W winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Wed - SW winds 10 to 15 knots.
Wed night - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
Thu - SW winds 5 to 10 knots.
Thu night - SW winds 5 to 10 knots.
Fri - SW winds 10 to 15 knots. A chance of rain.
Sat - SW winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. A chance of rain.
PZZ500 231 Am Pdt Tue Mar 19 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
high pressure to continue through mid week with an incoming low pressure system moving into the area on Thursday. Gentle nw winds and dry conditions will linger through Wednesday before winds strengthen and become more southerly late Wednesday into Thursday. Rain chances will increase over the waters late Thursday with elevated precipitation chances continuing into the weekend. A moderate period northwesterly swell continues to diminish with a new, longer period northwesterly swell train arriving Thursday.
high pressure to continue through mid week with an incoming low pressure system moving into the area on Thursday. Gentle nw winds and dry conditions will linger through Wednesday before winds strengthen and become more southerly late Wednesday into Thursday. Rain chances will increase over the waters late Thursday with elevated precipitation chances continuing into the weekend. A moderate period northwesterly swell continues to diminish with a new, longer period northwesterly swell train arriving Thursday.
Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 191146 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 446 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
New AVIATION
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
Despite the increase in coastal stratus, rain will stay out of the forecast through Thursday. By Friday, a cold front will bring periods of light to moderate rain and cooler temperatures through the weekend.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
The current low-cloud enhanced IR satellite image looks a lot like early summer with a stratus-filled marine layer intruding into coastal areas and neighboring valleys. The cloud base is a few hundred feet lower than yesterday, and the Ft. Ord profiler is measuring the marine layer depth at around 1,000 ft. This makes patchy fog possible later this morning, and there is some indication of mist beginning to form on regional traffic cameras.
The HRRR has a great handle on the current stratus coverage, and suggests the low clouds will break by mid-day, allowing another sunny and warm afternoon.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
Wednesday and Thursday will be similar to Tuesday. Marine layer stratus and patchy fog in the morning will give way to clear afternoons and warmer than average temperatures. The pattern will change on Friday as a cold front approaches from the Eastern Pacific. Moderate southerly winds will shift to westerly in the afternoon. Light to moderate rain is also expected on Friday, although a few stronger showers are possible as the surface front moves through. Unsettled weather will persist Saturday, although precipitation will be more hit-or-miss showers compared to Friday.
Lingering light showers will likely persist into Sunday. In addition to the rain and wind, the temperature will be noticeably colder this weekend. Expect coastal areas to stay in the 50s, while some inland valleys break into the low 60s. As an example of this cool-down, Pinnacles National Park recorded a high temperature of 79F Monday. The forecast high for Sunday is only 59F.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 446 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
IFR to LIFR conditions across the board. Primarily stratus throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast with patches of fog mixed in. Fog is starting to develop at STS with visibility rapidly dropping over the last hour. Increased chances for temporary fog development at SNS to continue through the early morning hours with temporary dips in visibility and ceiling height possible.
Elsewhere, visibilities are expected to stay above 6SM but temporary drops in visibility may be possible. VFR conditions will return by mid to late morning between 17-19Z. Winds are light and primarily out of the NW tonight with stronger W to SW winds expected to return during the day. Guidance is hinting that stratus is likely to return after 06Z tomorrow with some potential for fog development in the North Bay.
Vicinity of SFO...IFR conditions. Conditions will start to improve by 20Z with guidance suggesting conditions may start improving as early as 18Z. Light SW winds overnight will strengthen to moderate W to NW winds during the day and continue overnight. Moderate confidence that stratus will return to SFO by 10Z tomorrow with guidance hinting decreases in ceiling heights are likely.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...IFR to LIFR conditions to continue through the remainder of the night. Patchy fog has been moving in and out of SNS overnight. Some potential remains through 14-16Z for temporary drops in visibility and ceiling heights at SNS as patchy fog moves over the airport. At MRY, fog development is not expected but temporary decreases in visibility may be possible between 13-16Z.
Light, variable winds overnight with winds strengthening and turning westerly to northwesterly during the day. Tomorrow night, winds will become light and variable again with stratus likely to return between 04-06Z.
MARINE
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
High pressure to continue through mid week with an incoming low pressure system moving into the area on Thursday. Gentle NW winds and dry conditions will linger through Wednesday before winds strengthen and become more southerly late Wednesday into Thursday.
Rain chances will increase over the waters late Thursday with elevated precipitation chances continuing into the weekend. A moderate period northwesterly swell continues to diminish with a new, longer period northwesterly swell train arriving Thursday.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Wednesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 446 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
New AVIATION
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
Despite the increase in coastal stratus, rain will stay out of the forecast through Thursday. By Friday, a cold front will bring periods of light to moderate rain and cooler temperatures through the weekend.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
The current low-cloud enhanced IR satellite image looks a lot like early summer with a stratus-filled marine layer intruding into coastal areas and neighboring valleys. The cloud base is a few hundred feet lower than yesterday, and the Ft. Ord profiler is measuring the marine layer depth at around 1,000 ft. This makes patchy fog possible later this morning, and there is some indication of mist beginning to form on regional traffic cameras.
The HRRR has a great handle on the current stratus coverage, and suggests the low clouds will break by mid-day, allowing another sunny and warm afternoon.
LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
Wednesday and Thursday will be similar to Tuesday. Marine layer stratus and patchy fog in the morning will give way to clear afternoons and warmer than average temperatures. The pattern will change on Friday as a cold front approaches from the Eastern Pacific. Moderate southerly winds will shift to westerly in the afternoon. Light to moderate rain is also expected on Friday, although a few stronger showers are possible as the surface front moves through. Unsettled weather will persist Saturday, although precipitation will be more hit-or-miss showers compared to Friday.
Lingering light showers will likely persist into Sunday. In addition to the rain and wind, the temperature will be noticeably colder this weekend. Expect coastal areas to stay in the 50s, while some inland valleys break into the low 60s. As an example of this cool-down, Pinnacles National Park recorded a high temperature of 79F Monday. The forecast high for Sunday is only 59F.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 446 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
IFR to LIFR conditions across the board. Primarily stratus throughout the Bay Area and Central Coast with patches of fog mixed in. Fog is starting to develop at STS with visibility rapidly dropping over the last hour. Increased chances for temporary fog development at SNS to continue through the early morning hours with temporary dips in visibility and ceiling height possible.
Elsewhere, visibilities are expected to stay above 6SM but temporary drops in visibility may be possible. VFR conditions will return by mid to late morning between 17-19Z. Winds are light and primarily out of the NW tonight with stronger W to SW winds expected to return during the day. Guidance is hinting that stratus is likely to return after 06Z tomorrow with some potential for fog development in the North Bay.
Vicinity of SFO...IFR conditions. Conditions will start to improve by 20Z with guidance suggesting conditions may start improving as early as 18Z. Light SW winds overnight will strengthen to moderate W to NW winds during the day and continue overnight. Moderate confidence that stratus will return to SFO by 10Z tomorrow with guidance hinting decreases in ceiling heights are likely.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...IFR to LIFR conditions to continue through the remainder of the night. Patchy fog has been moving in and out of SNS overnight. Some potential remains through 14-16Z for temporary drops in visibility and ceiling heights at SNS as patchy fog moves over the airport. At MRY, fog development is not expected but temporary decreases in visibility may be possible between 13-16Z.
Light, variable winds overnight with winds strengthening and turning westerly to northwesterly during the day. Tomorrow night, winds will become light and variable again with stratus likely to return between 04-06Z.
MARINE
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 301 AM PDT Tue Mar 19 2024
High pressure to continue through mid week with an incoming low pressure system moving into the area on Thursday. Gentle NW winds and dry conditions will linger through Wednesday before winds strengthen and become more southerly late Wednesday into Thursday.
Rain chances will increase over the waters late Thursday with elevated precipitation chances continuing into the weekend. A moderate period northwesterly swell continues to diminish with a new, longer period northwesterly swell train arriving Thursday.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 9 AM PDT Wednesday 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 | 16 sm | 39 min | W 05 | 10 sm | Overcast | 52°F | 48°F | 87% | 30.10 | |
KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA | 18 sm | 39 min | WSW 03 | 10 sm | Clear | 50°F | 46°F | 87% | 30.08 | |
KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA | 19 sm | 17 min | ENE 03 | 10 sm | Overcast | 50°F | 50°F | 100% | 30.09 | |
KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 20 sm | 36 min | W 07 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 52°F | 48°F | 87% | 30.10 | |
KAPC NAPA COUNTY,CA | 21 sm | 38 min | W 06 | 10 sm | Overcast | 52°F | 48°F | 87% | 30.09 | |
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 22 sm | 38 min | WNW 05 | 10 sm | Overcast | 54°F | 48°F | 82% | 30.10 |
Tide / Current for Richmond Inner Harbor, San Francisco Bay, California
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Richmond Inner Harbor
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Tue -- 02:54 AM PDT 3.02 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 04:44 AM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 07:13 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 08:19 AM PDT 5.38 feet High Tide
Tue -- 02:10 PM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 03:47 PM PDT 0.08 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:21 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:51 PM PDT 4.93 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 02:54 AM PDT 3.02 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 04:44 AM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 07:13 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 08:19 AM PDT 5.38 feet High Tide
Tue -- 02:10 PM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 03:47 PM PDT 0.08 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 07:21 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 10:51 PM PDT 4.93 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Richmond Inner Harbor, San Francisco Bay, California, Tide feet
12 am |
4.1 |
1 am |
3.6 |
2 am |
3.2 |
3 am |
3 |
4 am |
3.2 |
5 am |
3.8 |
6 am |
4.4 |
7 am |
5 |
8 am |
5.4 |
9 am |
5.3 |
10 am |
4.8 |
11 am |
3.9 |
12 pm |
2.8 |
1 pm |
1.6 |
2 pm |
0.7 |
3 pm |
0.2 |
4 pm |
0.1 |
5 pm |
0.4 |
6 pm |
1 |
7 pm |
2 |
8 pm |
3 |
9 pm |
4 |
10 pm |
4.7 |
11 pm |
4.9 |
Tide / Current for Point Richmond .5 mi W, San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Tue -- 02:07 AM PDT -0.45 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 04:09 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:44 AM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 07:13 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 07:35 AM PDT 0.54 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 10:03 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 01:35 PM PDT -1.09 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 02:10 PM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 04:56 PM PDT 0.01 knots Slack
Tue -- 07:21 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 08:47 PM PDT 0.98 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 11:55 PM PDT -0.01 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Tue -- 02:07 AM PDT -0.45 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 04:09 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:44 AM PDT Moonset
Tue -- 07:13 AM PDT Sunrise
Tue -- 07:35 AM PDT 0.54 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 10:03 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 01:35 PM PDT -1.09 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 02:10 PM PDT Moonrise
Tue -- 04:56 PM PDT 0.01 knots Slack
Tue -- 07:21 PM PDT Sunset
Tue -- 08:47 PM PDT 0.98 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 11:55 PM PDT -0.01 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Point Richmond .5 mi W, San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
12 am |
-0.2 |
1 am |
-0.4 |
2 am |
-0.4 |
3 am |
-0.4 |
4 am |
-0.1 |
5 am |
0.2 |
6 am |
0.4 |
7 am |
0.5 |
8 am |
0.5 |
9 am |
0.4 |
10 am |
0 |
11 am |
-0.5 |
12 pm |
-0.9 |
1 pm |
-1.1 |
2 pm |
-1.1 |
3 pm |
-0.9 |
4 pm |
-0.5 |
5 pm |
0 |
6 pm |
0.4 |
7 pm |
0.7 |
8 pm |
0.9 |
9 pm |
1 |
10 pm |
0.8 |
11 pm |
0.4 |
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