Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
Sample Forecast for Sausalito, CA
April 26, 2024 8:25 PM PDT (03:25 UTC) Change Location
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PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 209 Pm Pdt Fri Apr 26 2024
.small craft advisory in effect through late tonight - .
.small craft advisory in effect from Saturday afternoon through Saturday evening - .
This afternoon - W winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
Tonight - W winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 30 knots.
Sat - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
Sat night - W winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Sun - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
Sun night - W winds 10 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Mon - W winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots.
Tue - W winds 10 to 15 knots.
PZZ500 209 Pm Pdt Fri Apr 26 2024
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
strong northwesterly winds with gale force gusts are to be expected through the weekend, particularly over the coastal waters. Light rain will be possible over the waters today as a result of the passing weak cold front. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to move through the waters through Wednesday.
strong northwesterly winds with gale force gusts are to be expected through the weekend, particularly over the coastal waters. Light rain will be possible over the waters today as a result of the passing weak cold front. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to move through the waters through Wednesday.
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Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 262327 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 427 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 148 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Cloud conditions with some pockets of drizzle linger on the coast and spread inland tonight. Breezy winds arrive later this afternoon into tonight. Winds continue to stay breezy over the next few days, with better afternoon clearing leading to a warming trend over the weekend.
SHORT TERM
(This evening through tonight)
Issued at 142 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Similar to yesterday: Cloudy conditions continue, still some drizzle along the coast, and breezy to gusty northwest wind this afternoon and evening. Expect stronger winds than yesterday specifically for higher peaks and along the Big Sur Coast from pressure gradient change as the current trough pattern pushes east.
Additional drizzle chances arrive and spread inland in the evening with slight chances for another round of light rain chances on higher elevations and along the coast.
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 426 AM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Forecast philosophy remains unchanged from yesterday afternoon. The previous discussion follows:
The new upper level pattern keeps mostly northwest onshore flow into the weekend. While the immediate coast will continue to struggle with cloud cover, most areas slightly more inland and well into the interior will see quicker clearing times. This will place most areas back into the 60s and 70s into the next work week, while the coast will stick to around 60 degree highs. By the late week, some of those more interior locations look to break into the low 80s.
Longer term models are in better agreement that the next rain maker may just stay well to the north of the Bay Area and Central Coast as the ECMWF model families have adjusted the next trough to arrive over Seattle rather than the Bay area.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 426 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Satellite shows FEW to SCT clouds shuffling through the region but VFR and some clear skies over the terminals. Breezy and gusty westerly winds will continue to linger through early evening before becoming moderate overnight. Breezy conditions return late Saturday morning/early afternoon. VFR is expected to prevail through the TAF period for most terminals except Monterey Bay terminals.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period but a few models suggest MVFR returning overnight and clearing early morning, but had low confidence to include in TAFs at this moment and input a SCT group to hint at the possibility. Westerly winds will remain gusty through most of the early evening then diminish to moderate by 09- 10Z.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR through most of the TAF period but models show agreement of another round of MVFR conditions overnight with KMRY seeing ceilings as early as 02Z. Moderate confidence on exact timing but overall model agreement that MVFR will occur after 08Z for both terminals. Gusty westerly winds will diminish to moderate overnight before becoming breezy and gusty again by Saturday afternoon.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Wednesday)
Issued at 426 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Strong northwesterly winds with gale force gusts are to be expected through the weekend, particularly over the coastal waters. Light rain will be possible over the waters today as a result of the passing weak cold front. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to move through the waters through Wednesday.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Saturday for Mry Bay-SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday for Mry Bay- SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT Saturday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Gale Warning until 3 AM PDT Saturday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 427 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 148 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Cloud conditions with some pockets of drizzle linger on the coast and spread inland tonight. Breezy winds arrive later this afternoon into tonight. Winds continue to stay breezy over the next few days, with better afternoon clearing leading to a warming trend over the weekend.
SHORT TERM
(This evening through tonight)
Issued at 142 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Similar to yesterday: Cloudy conditions continue, still some drizzle along the coast, and breezy to gusty northwest wind this afternoon and evening. Expect stronger winds than yesterday specifically for higher peaks and along the Big Sur Coast from pressure gradient change as the current trough pattern pushes east.
Additional drizzle chances arrive and spread inland in the evening with slight chances for another round of light rain chances on higher elevations and along the coast.
LONG TERM
(Saturday through Thursday)
Issued at 426 AM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Forecast philosophy remains unchanged from yesterday afternoon. The previous discussion follows:
The new upper level pattern keeps mostly northwest onshore flow into the weekend. While the immediate coast will continue to struggle with cloud cover, most areas slightly more inland and well into the interior will see quicker clearing times. This will place most areas back into the 60s and 70s into the next work week, while the coast will stick to around 60 degree highs. By the late week, some of those more interior locations look to break into the low 80s.
Longer term models are in better agreement that the next rain maker may just stay well to the north of the Bay Area and Central Coast as the ECMWF model families have adjusted the next trough to arrive over Seattle rather than the Bay area.
AVIATION
(00Z TAFS)
Issued at 426 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Satellite shows FEW to SCT clouds shuffling through the region but VFR and some clear skies over the terminals. Breezy and gusty westerly winds will continue to linger through early evening before becoming moderate overnight. Breezy conditions return late Saturday morning/early afternoon. VFR is expected to prevail through the TAF period for most terminals except Monterey Bay terminals.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR through the TAF period but a few models suggest MVFR returning overnight and clearing early morning, but had low confidence to include in TAFs at this moment and input a SCT group to hint at the possibility. Westerly winds will remain gusty through most of the early evening then diminish to moderate by 09- 10Z.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR through most of the TAF period but models show agreement of another round of MVFR conditions overnight with KMRY seeing ceilings as early as 02Z. Moderate confidence on exact timing but overall model agreement that MVFR will occur after 08Z for both terminals. Gusty westerly winds will diminish to moderate overnight before becoming breezy and gusty again by Saturday afternoon.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Wednesday)
Issued at 426 PM PDT Fri Apr 26 2024
Strong northwesterly winds with gale force gusts are to be expected through the weekend, particularly over the coastal waters. Light rain will be possible over the waters today as a result of the passing weak cold front. Moderate period northwesterly swell will continue to move through the waters through Wednesday.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PDT Saturday for Mry Bay-SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory from 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Saturday for Mry Bay- SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PDT Saturday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Gale Warning until 3 AM PDT Saturday 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 | 32 min | WNW 25G34 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 55°F | 48°F | 77% | 29.98 | |
KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 14 sm | 29 min | WNW 20G33 | 10 sm | Partly Cloudy | 55°F | 48°F | 77% | 30.00 | |
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 21 sm | 31 min | WNW 12G23 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 57°F | 48°F | 72% | 29.99 | |
KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA | 22 sm | 10 min | NNW 16G22 | 7 sm | Overcast | 54°F | 50°F | 88% | 30.04 | |
KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA | 23 sm | 10 min | W 18G24 | 10 sm | Clear | 55°F | 46°F | 72% | 29.97 | |
KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA | 24 sm | 32 min | W 09G18 | 10 sm | Clear | 59°F | 46°F | 63% | 29.96 | |
KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA | 24 sm | 35 min | W 15G22 | 10 sm | Clear | 55°F | 46°F | 72% | 30.01 |
San Francisco
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Fri -- 12:58 AM PDT 5.68 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:19 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 07:39 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 07:46 AM PDT -0.67 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 03:08 PM PDT 4.09 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:18 PM PDT 2.90 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:56 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:14 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 12:58 AM PDT 5.68 feet High Tide
Fri -- 06:19 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 07:39 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 07:46 AM PDT -0.67 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 03:08 PM PDT 4.09 feet High Tide
Fri -- 07:18 PM PDT 2.90 feet Low Tide
Fri -- 07:56 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 11:14 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
San Francisco, California, Tide feet
12 am |
5.5 |
1 am |
5.7 |
2 am |
5.4 |
3 am |
4.5 |
4 am |
3.2 |
5 am |
1.7 |
6 am |
0.3 |
7 am |
-0.5 |
8 am |
-0.7 |
9 am |
-0.3 |
10 am |
0.5 |
11 am |
1.4 |
12 pm |
2.4 |
1 pm |
3.2 |
2 pm |
3.8 |
3 pm |
4.1 |
4 pm |
4 |
5 pm |
3.6 |
6 pm |
3.2 |
7 pm |
2.9 |
8 pm |
3 |
9 pm |
3.4 |
10 pm |
3.9 |
11 pm |
4.6 |
Tide / Current for Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Fri -- 02:34 AM PDT -0.01 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:19 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 06:28 AM PDT -3.17 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 07:39 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 10:00 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 01:02 PM PDT 2.87 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 04:36 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 07:02 PM PDT -1.36 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 07:56 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 09:28 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 11:14 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Fri -- 02:34 AM PDT -0.01 knots Slack
Fri -- 06:19 AM PDT Sunrise
Fri -- 06:28 AM PDT -3.17 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 07:39 AM PDT Moonset
Fri -- 10:00 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 01:02 PM PDT 2.87 knots Max Flood
Fri -- 04:36 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 07:02 PM PDT -1.36 knots Max Ebb
Fri -- 07:56 PM PDT Sunset
Fri -- 09:28 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Fri -- 11:14 PM PDT Moonrise
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
12 am |
2.1 |
1 am |
1.7 |
2 am |
0.7 |
3 am |
-0.4 |
4 am |
-1.4 |
5 am |
-2.4 |
6 am |
-3.1 |
7 am |
-3 |
8 am |
-2.2 |
9 am |
-1.1 |
10 am |
-0 |
11 am |
1.4 |
12 pm |
2.5 |
1 pm |
2.9 |
2 pm |
2.6 |
3 pm |
1.8 |
4 pm |
0.7 |
5 pm |
-0.3 |
6 pm |
-1.1 |
7 pm |
-1.4 |
8 pm |
-1 |
9 pm |
-0.3 |
10 pm |
0.4 |
11 pm |
1.1 |
San Francisco Bay Area, CA,
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