Sausalito, CA Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
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December 5, 2023 1:27 PM PST (21:27 UTC)
Sunrise 7:08AM   Sunset 4:52PM   Moonrise  12:00AM   Moonset 1:01PM 

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Marine Forecasts
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PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 839 Am Pst Tue Dec 5 2023
.dense fog advisory in effect until 11 am pst this morning...
Today..NE winds 5 to 10 knots. Patchy dense fog this morning.
Tonight..SW winds 5 to 10 knots. Rain likely.
Wed..S winds 10 to 15 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Rain.
Wed night..W winds 10 to 15 knots. Rain likely.
Thu..W winds 5 to 10 knots. A chance of rain.
Thu night..NW winds 10 to 15 knots.
Fri..NW winds 5 to 10 knots.
Sat..N winds around 5 knots.

PZZ500 839 Am Pst Tue Dec 5 2023
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
another round of dense fog continues over the san francisco bay, san pablo bay, and the delta and will diminish towards the early afternoon. Winds remain light until tonight where the outer northern waters will experience breezy northerly winds. Elevated seas between 12-17 feet will persist for much of the week as a series of long period northwest swells propagate through the waters, resulting in hazardous conditions for small craft operators. Chances of rain over the waters will begin tonight through the end of the work week.


7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Sausalito, CA
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Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 051742 AFDMTR

Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 942 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

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SYNOPSIS
Issued at 155 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

Dense fog is being reported across the North Bay interior valleys and SF Bay. Fog is expected to spread south and will impact more of the bay shoreline and Santa Clara valley by sunrise, thus Dense Fog Advisories are in effect until 11 AM. Nice and warm conditions are expected by the afternoon today. Rain is on track to arrive early Wednesday morning, bringing beneficial rain to the region. Cold morning temperatures expected at the end of the week.

UPDATE
Issued at 847 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

Fog has struggled to develop near the coast and therefore the Dense Fog Advisory has been canceled. However, fog is more widespread across the Bay Area, North Bay and East Bay interior valleys where advisories remain in effect until 11 AM. Otherwise, no major updates anticipated this morning.

SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 155 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

Night fog GOES satellite imagery reveals fog formation across the North Bay valleys and the SF Bay and adjacent shorelines with high clouds over the Pacific NW/NorCal that are associated with a strong parent low pressure system over the Gulf of Alaska. Weak flow at the lower levels under influence of high pressure, clear skies, and a relatively moist boundary layer have resulted in ideal conditions for dense fog formation across the Bay Area.
Current observations show visibilities at a quarter statute miles or less across the NB valleys. Fog is spreading south over the SF Bay with Oakland airport reporting 3/4 statute miles. Fog is expected to continue to spread and drift south affecting more of the bay shoreline as well as the Santa Clara Valley later in the morning hours.

Dense fog will result in dangerous driving conditions, especially for the morning commute. Be sure to use caution, use your low beams, and give yourself plenty of distance from other vehicles.
Since we are in winter and the sun angle is lower (ie less incoming solar radiation to penetrate the fog), dense fog may linger longer through the morning, which is supported by hi resolution guidance. As such, Dense Fog Advisories for the NB valleys, the SF Bay shoreline, the Santa Clara Valley, and the SF Peninsula coastline are set to expire at 11 AM this morning.

Once the fog dissipates by late morning and visibilities improve, it's expected to be a rather pleasant day across the region with warmer than average temperatures. Highs will be in the upper 60s to mid 70s, running about 10 degrees above climatological normals for much of the region.

If planning to go to the beach, be sure to use caution still as the surf zone remains active and turbulent with large northwest swells moving through the coastal CA waters. See BEACHES section below for more detailed info.

LONG TERM
(Wednesday through Monday)
Issued at 155 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

A weaker perturbation (and associated cold front) off the aforementioned parent low will dip into the Bay Area late Tuesday into early Wed, bringing our next round of rain. Rain is expected starting early Wednesday across the North Bay, spreading south and east through the early afternoon. The NBM has trended slightly wetter with forecasted rainfall amounts with the North Bay expected to receive about 1/3 inch up to 3/4 inch in the valleys, while south of the Golden Gate and the East Bay will generally see 0.25 to up to a half an inch. The further south and inland you go towards the Central Coast, less rain is expected (<0.10" generally). The ensemble GFS shows more spread for precip totals among ensemble members. For example, KSTS airport 24 hour totals from Wed-Thurs range from 0.1" to 0.8", but the majority of members are somewhere between 0.3" to 0.5". NBM features a 80% chance for KSTS to see more than 0.5" on Wed. So, there's still some uncertainty with how much rain we'll get, but the overall message is that this next round of rain will be beneficial rain with no real flooding concerns. Main rain event will be over by Wed evening, but lingering light shower activity is possible into Thursday.

In wake of the exiting upper trough, a colder airmass will funnel into the region at the end of the week. Colder overnight lows become the next concern with Friday and Saturday mornings looking to be the coldest mornings with temperatures dipping into the 30s across the interior, which may result in frost/freeze conditions. WPC cluster analysis in good agreement that upper level ridging will build in late this week into the weekend, which will favor clear skies that could enhance overnight radiational cooling and subsequent frost formation.

Looking further ahead, long range models hint that mid December may be wetter (still lots of uncertainty though). CPC 8-14 day outlook is starting to hint at slightly above average precip across CA.

AVIATION
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 942 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

Dense fog near SF Bay, East Bay and North Bay has created a mix of LIFR and VFR conditions across the region. Moderate confidence on clearing time but models and observations push for a clearing between 19-20Z. KSJC may experience low visibility within the next hour as fog has traveled closer to the terminal but as for now, expect MVFR conditions if fog does occur. Winds will remain generally light to moderate through the TAF period with a N/NW direction this afternoon before returning to variable/S/SW direction overnight. Although moderate confidence on exact ceiling height and visibility, expect another round of low vis and cigs overnight for most of the TAF sites with possible chance of showers early tomorrow morning.

Vicinity of SFO...LIFR conditions prevail as fog remains socked in.
Clearing time is expected between 19-20Z, with a chance that low visibility may linger a bit longer than expected. Winds will shift to N/NW and will become moderate, before returning to light overnight. Winds may increase Wednesday afternoon, but moderate confidence on exact speed. Showers are anticipated early tomorrow morning, creating MVFR conditions.

SFO Bridge Approach... Similar to SFO.

Monterey Bay Terminals... VFR with light winds at KMRY, as KSNS is experiencing drainage winds of 16 kts with gust up to 22. Expect winds to shift to NW in the late afternoon and return to moderate.
IFR/MVFR conditions develop late tonight/early tomorrow morning.

MARINE
(Today through Sunday)
Issued at 942 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

Another round of dense fog continues over the San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, and the Delta and will diminish towards the early afternoon. Winds remain light until tonight where the outer northern waters will experience breezy northerly winds. Elevated seas between 12-17 feet will persist for much of the week as a series of long period northwest swells propagate through the waters, resulting in hazardous conditions for small craft operators. Chances of rain over the waters will begin tonight through the end of the work week.

BEACHES
Issued at 335 AM PST Tue Dec 5 2023

Northwest swell of 9 to 11 feet at 15 to 17 seconds is currently propagating through the coastal waters, resulting large breaking waves and lingering hazardous beach conditions. Current Beach Hazards statement in effect has been extended through 7 PM this evening to account for lingering hazardous conditions from the current swell and the arrival of a new northwest swell later this afternoon. Latest local NWPS run has this swell coming in a little quicker than previous model runs, arriving by the afternoon into the evening today. This upcoming northwest swell is expected to be larger, building to up to 12-14 feet at 17 to 19 seconds by late tonight into Wed. Large waves will peak Wednesday morning with breaking waves of 18 to 22 feet expected. As such, a High Surf Advisory has been issued from 7 PM this evening through late Wednesday night. A Beach Hazards Statement was also issued for the same timeframe for N Monterey Bay (ie Santa Cruz), which will still see larger waves but will be more protected from NW swell. Be sure to use extra caution if going to the beach, as these large waves will be capable of sweeping people into the water. Avoid rocks and jetties. Avoid steep beaches. Stay much farther back from the water and never turn your back on the ocean.

MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Beach Hazards Statement until 7 PM PST this evening for CAZ006- 505-509-530.

Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM PST this morning for CAZ006-506- 508-510-513.

High Surf Advisory from 7 PM this evening to 4 AM PST Thursday for CAZ006-505-509-530.

Beach Hazards Statement from 7 PM PST this evening through late Wednesday night for CAZ529.

PZ...Dense Fog Advisory until 11 AM PST this morning for SF Bay N of Bay Bridge.

Small Craft Advisory from 3 AM to 9 PM PST Wednesday for Mry Bay.

Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PST Wednesday 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 Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.


Weather Reporting Stations
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Stations Dist Age Wind Air TempWater Temp WavesinHgDewPt
FTPC1 - 9414290 - San Francisco, CA 1 mi58 min N 6G7 59°F30.17
PXOC1 - 9414311 - San Francisco (Pier 1), CA 4 mi58 min NNW 2.9G5.1 30.14
PXSC1 4 mi70 min 54°F
TIBC1 - Tiburon Pier, San Francisco Bay, CA 5 mi72 min NNW 12 55°F 30.1552°F
OKXC1 - 9414776 - Oakland (Berth 34), CA 7 mi58 min 0G2.9 30.18
OMHC1 - 9414769 - Oakland Middle Harbor Met, CA 7 mi58 min SW 1.9G2.9
PPXC1 - 9414847 - Richmond (Point Potrero), CA 8 mi58 min 30.19
RCMC1 - 9414863 - Richmond, CA 8 mi58 min NNW 12G13 30.17
46237 - San Francisco Bar, CA (142) 9 mi58 min 57°F 57°F8 ft
AAMC1 - 9414750 - Alameda, CA 9 mi58 min WSW 1.9G1.9 56°F30.18
LNDC1 10 mi58 min SW 1G1.9 30.17
DPXC1 - 9415141 - Davis Point, San Pablo Bay, CA 19 mi58 min E 8G9.9 30.18
46026 - SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA 21 mi38 min ENE 7.8G9.7 57°F8 ft30.17
MZXC1 - 9415102 - Martinez-Amorco CA 23 mi58 min NNE 5.1G6 56°F30.19
UPBC1 23 mi58 min ENE 8G9.9
RTYC1 - 9414523 - Redwood City, CA 25 mi58 min NNW 1G1.9 57°F30.16
PCOC1 - 9415144 - Port Chicago, CA 28 mi58 min ENE 11G11 56°F30.18
PRYC1 - 9415020 - Point Reyes, CA 30 mi58 min 30.16
PSBC1 - 9415115 - Pittsburg (Suisun Bay), CA 34 mi58 min ESE 8.9G11 30.18
SFXC1 - San Francisco Bay Reserve, CA 35 mi103 min E 7 61°F 30.2152°F
1801589 39 mi118 min NNE 9.7G11 58°F 58°F11 ft30.1855°F

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Wind History for San Francisco, CA
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Airport Reports
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AirportDistAgeWind ktVisSkyWeatherTempDewPtRHinHg
KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA 14 sm34 minWNW 056 smMostly Cloudy Mist 54°F54°F100%30.17
KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA 14 sm31 minNNE 061/2 smMostly Cloudy Mist 55°F52°F88%30.15
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA 21 sm33 minW 056 smA Few Clouds Mist 55°F54°F94%30.15
KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA 22 sm12 minSSW 035 smClear Haze 63°F55°F77%30.12
KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA 23 sm12 minSE 0510 smClear64°F54°F68%30.16
KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA 24 sm34 minN 0710 smClear64°F52°F64%30.17
KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA 24 sm40 minN 0410 smPartly Cloudy59°F54°F82%30.17

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Tide / Current for San Francisco, California
   
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San Francisco
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Tue -- 06:24 AM PST     5.00 feet High Tide
Tue -- 07:10 AM PST     Sunrise
Tue -- 12:17 PM PST     2.59 feet Low Tide
Tue -- 01:00 PM PST     Moonset
Tue -- 04:50 PM PST     Sunset
Tue -- 05:16 PM PST     4.01 feet High Tide
Tue -- 11:41 PM PST     1.16 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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San Francisco, California, Tide feet
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Tide / Current for Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current
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Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E .
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Tue -- 01:20 AM PST     0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:30 AM PST     2.40 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 07:10 AM PST     Sunrise
Tue -- 07:44 AM PST     -0.01 knots Slack
Tue -- 10:31 AM PST     -1.47 knots Max Ebb
Tue -- 01:00 PM PST     Moonset
Tue -- 02:14 PM PST     0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 04:41 PM PST     1.35 knots Max Flood
Tue -- 04:50 PM PST     Sunset
Tue -- 07:19 PM PST     -0.00 knots Slack
Tue -- 10:29 PM PST     -1.87 knots Max Ebb
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
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