Marine Weather and Tide Forecast
Sample Forecast for Sausalito, CA
February 17, 2025 2:12 AM PST (10:12 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- 851 Pm Pst Sun Feb 16 2025
Tonight - W wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Washingtons birthday - W wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Mon night - NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Tue - NW wind around 5 kt, backing to W around 5 kt in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Tue night - SW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain likely after midnight.
Wed - SW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Waves around 2 ft or less. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
Wed night - NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Thu - NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Thu night - NW wind around 5 kt, veering to N after midnight. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri - NE wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
Fri night - NW wind around 5 kt. Waves around 2 ft or less.
PZZ500 851 Pm Pst Sun Feb 16 2025
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
the next round of moderate west-northwest swell arrives tonight and will continue to build to 10 to 12 feet as we head into Monday. Rough seas and locally gusty winds, particularly along the big sur coastline, are expected to continue through early Tuesday morning. Waves and winds briefly ease before a third round of long to moderate period northwest swell returns mid to late week, bringing rough seas and gusty winds to the coastal waters.
the next round of moderate west-northwest swell arrives tonight and will continue to build to 10 to 12 feet as we head into Monday. Rough seas and locally gusty winds, particularly along the big sur coastline, are expected to continue through early Tuesday morning. Waves and winds briefly ease before a third round of long to moderate period northwest swell returns mid to late week, bringing rough seas and gusty winds to the coastal waters.

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San Francisco Click for Map Mon -- 02:17 AM PST 5.41 feet High Tide Mon -- 06:56 AM PST Sunrise Mon -- 08:30 AM PST 1.48 feet Low Tide Mon -- 09:12 AM PST Moonset Mon -- 02:35 PM PST 4.13 feet High Tide Mon -- 05:51 PM PST Sunset Mon -- 08:03 PM PST 1.97 feet Low Tide Mon -- 11:06 PM PST Moonrise Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
San Francisco, California, Tide feet
12 am |
4.3 |
1 am |
5 |
2 am |
5.4 |
3 am |
5.3 |
4 am |
4.7 |
5 am |
3.8 |
6 am |
2.8 |
7 am |
2 |
8 am |
1.5 |
9 am |
1.5 |
10 am |
1.9 |
11 am |
2.5 |
12 pm |
3.2 |
1 pm |
3.7 |
2 pm |
4.1 |
3 pm |
4.1 |
4 pm |
3.8 |
5 pm |
3.3 |
6 pm |
2.6 |
7 pm |
2.2 |
8 pm |
2 |
9 pm |
2.1 |
10 pm |
2.6 |
11 pm |
3.3 |
Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E . Click for Map Mon -- 12:57 AM PST 2.19 knots Max Flood Mon -- 03:59 AM PST -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 06:56 AM PST Sunrise Mon -- 07:12 AM PST -2.20 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 09:12 AM PST Moonset Mon -- 10:47 AM PST 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 01:32 PM PST 1.93 knots Max Flood Mon -- 04:40 PM PST -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 05:51 PM PST Sunset Mon -- 07:31 PM PST -1.58 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 10:34 PM PST 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 11:06 PM PST Moonrise Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Golden Gate Bridge .8 mi E ., San Francisco Bay, California Current, knots
12 am |
1.9 |
1 am |
2.2 |
2 am |
1.9 |
3 am |
1.1 |
4 am |
-0 |
5 am |
-0.9 |
6 am |
-1.8 |
7 am |
-2.2 |
8 am |
-2 |
9 am |
-1.4 |
10 am |
-0.6 |
11 am |
0.2 |
12 pm |
1.2 |
1 pm |
1.8 |
2 pm |
1.9 |
3 pm |
1.4 |
4 pm |
0.7 |
5 pm |
-0.2 |
6 pm |
-1 |
7 pm |
-1.5 |
8 pm |
-1.5 |
9 pm |
-1 |
10 pm |
-0.4 |
11 pm |
0.3 |
Area Discussion for San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 170805 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1205 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
New SYNOPSIS, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1202 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
Relatively benign weather through Tuesday before another cold front moves through on Wednesday. This system will bring light rain to the North Bay, and strong winds to the coast and higher elevations. A warming trend will begin late week before a beautiful weekend.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 1202 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
A weak cold front has pushed through the Bay Area and will dissipate over southern California today. Behind this system a low amplitude ridge will start to build Monday. Morning temperatures will generally be typical for this time of year with low 40s inland and upper 40s along the coast. With 850 mb temperatures around normal (5C), but some lingering cloud cover, afternoon temperatures will be a few degrees below normal.
Overall, it will be a pretty typical February day.
LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 1202 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
The ridge will continue through Tuesday, with continued benign weather. Another cold front will move through Wednesday.
similar to Sunday, the rain will be light and mainly confined to the North Bay. The pattern is a little different, however. A jet streak will move over the Bay Area, and the surface low will be off the Oregon coast, rather than the Gulf of Alaska. At 500 mb, a sharp trough/cut-off will move through with winds around 80 kts. With these dynamics and a cold, marginally unstable air mass, it's likely that a good portion of this momentum will make translate to strong winds at the surface. Gusts up to 40 mph are possible along the coast and in higher terrain. The models have backed off a bit on the winds since yesterday, and we've dropped to about a 10% chance of wind advisory criteria based on NBM probabilities.
By this time tomorrow the local WRF will extend far enough to capture the event, and we'll have a better idea of the wind threat. A warming trend kicks off late week, leading to an absolutely beautiful weekend with temperatures in the upper 60s along the coast and mid 70s inland. Time to pump up the soccer ball, dust of the bikes, and find your sunglasses!
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 959 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025
Low cloud is being observed on satellite tonight across many of the valleys of the Bay Area and Central Coast. Many sites a holding at MVFR conditions; however, a few have hinted at IFR conditions along the Central Coast. Expect pockets of IFR for MVFR ceilings to generally hold steady. The hint of improving conditions which could allow some sites to bounce back to MVFR or VFR holds, which we can see across the North Bay and remains possible for the KHAF, KSFO, and KOAK sites. if they fall to IFR, or VFR during the overnight hours. Conditions should start to improve by mid to late morning.
Vicinity of SFO...Uncertainty remains, though opted to follow the slight optimistic forecast of a brief period of VFR conditions tonight. Will need to see how the stratus plays around the region, which could drop us back to MVFR for a period of time tonight and perhaps around sunrise again.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...Models seem particularly pessimistic for the Monterey Bay region. Cigs currently range from MVFR to IFR and should hold through much of the overnight hours and may start to improve by mid to late Monday morning. Some guidance keeps MVFR cigs around the Monterey Bay until the early afternoon.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Saturday)
Issued at 857 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025
The next round of moderate west-northwest swell arrives tonight and will continue to build to 10 to 12 feet as we head into Monday. Rough seas and locally gusty winds, particularly along the Big Sur coastline, are expected to continue through early Tuesday morning. Waves and winds briefly ease before a third round of long to moderate period northwest swell returns mid to late week, bringing rough seas and gusty winds to the coastal waters.
BEACHES
Issued at 243 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025
Moderate west swell 10 to 11 feet at 15 seconds will arrive along our coast beginning early Monday morning, swell periods are forecast to decrease to 14 seconds early Tuesday morning. This will bring breaking waves generally between 10 to 15 feet with occasional breaking waves up to 18 feet possible. At this time a beach hazards statement is not warranted, however surf conditions will be closely monitored through early week. As always, if going to the beach especially during increased surf, it's important to be vigilant and never turn your back on the ocean.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PST this evening for Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PST this evening for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 1205 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
New SYNOPSIS, SHORT TERM, LONG TERM
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1202 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
Relatively benign weather through Tuesday before another cold front moves through on Wednesday. This system will bring light rain to the North Bay, and strong winds to the coast and higher elevations. A warming trend will begin late week before a beautiful weekend.
SHORT TERM
(Today and tonight)
Issued at 1202 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
A weak cold front has pushed through the Bay Area and will dissipate over southern California today. Behind this system a low amplitude ridge will start to build Monday. Morning temperatures will generally be typical for this time of year with low 40s inland and upper 40s along the coast. With 850 mb temperatures around normal (5C), but some lingering cloud cover, afternoon temperatures will be a few degrees below normal.
Overall, it will be a pretty typical February day.
LONG TERM
(Tuesday through Sunday)
Issued at 1202 AM PST Mon Feb 17 2025
The ridge will continue through Tuesday, with continued benign weather. Another cold front will move through Wednesday.
similar to Sunday, the rain will be light and mainly confined to the North Bay. The pattern is a little different, however. A jet streak will move over the Bay Area, and the surface low will be off the Oregon coast, rather than the Gulf of Alaska. At 500 mb, a sharp trough/cut-off will move through with winds around 80 kts. With these dynamics and a cold, marginally unstable air mass, it's likely that a good portion of this momentum will make translate to strong winds at the surface. Gusts up to 40 mph are possible along the coast and in higher terrain. The models have backed off a bit on the winds since yesterday, and we've dropped to about a 10% chance of wind advisory criteria based on NBM probabilities.
By this time tomorrow the local WRF will extend far enough to capture the event, and we'll have a better idea of the wind threat. A warming trend kicks off late week, leading to an absolutely beautiful weekend with temperatures in the upper 60s along the coast and mid 70s inland. Time to pump up the soccer ball, dust of the bikes, and find your sunglasses!
AVIATION
(06Z TAFS)
Issued at 959 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025
Low cloud is being observed on satellite tonight across many of the valleys of the Bay Area and Central Coast. Many sites a holding at MVFR conditions; however, a few have hinted at IFR conditions along the Central Coast. Expect pockets of IFR for MVFR ceilings to generally hold steady. The hint of improving conditions which could allow some sites to bounce back to MVFR or VFR holds, which we can see across the North Bay and remains possible for the KHAF, KSFO, and KOAK sites. if they fall to IFR, or VFR during the overnight hours. Conditions should start to improve by mid to late morning.
Vicinity of SFO...Uncertainty remains, though opted to follow the slight optimistic forecast of a brief period of VFR conditions tonight. Will need to see how the stratus plays around the region, which could drop us back to MVFR for a period of time tonight and perhaps around sunrise again.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...Models seem particularly pessimistic for the Monterey Bay region. Cigs currently range from MVFR to IFR and should hold through much of the overnight hours and may start to improve by mid to late Monday morning. Some guidance keeps MVFR cigs around the Monterey Bay until the early afternoon.
MARINE
(Tonight through next Saturday)
Issued at 857 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025
The next round of moderate west-northwest swell arrives tonight and will continue to build to 10 to 12 feet as we head into Monday. Rough seas and locally gusty winds, particularly along the Big Sur coastline, are expected to continue through early Tuesday morning. Waves and winds briefly ease before a third round of long to moderate period northwest swell returns mid to late week, bringing rough seas and gusty winds to the coastal waters.
BEACHES
Issued at 243 PM PST Sun Feb 16 2025
Moderate west swell 10 to 11 feet at 15 seconds will arrive along our coast beginning early Monday morning, swell periods are forecast to decrease to 14 seconds early Tuesday morning. This will bring breaking waves generally between 10 to 15 feet with occasional breaking waves up to 18 feet possible. At this time a beach hazards statement is not warranted, however surf conditions will be closely monitored through early week. As always, if going to the beach especially during increased surf, it's important to be vigilant and never turn your back on the ocean.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...None.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 9 PM PST this evening for Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 9 PM PST this evening for Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory from 9 AM this morning to 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 10-60 NM.
Wind History for San Francisco, CA
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Airport Reports
Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Vis | Sky | Weather | Air | DewPt | RH | inHg |
KOAK METROPOLITAN OAKLAND INTL,CA | 14 sm | 19 min | calm | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 50°F | 48°F | 94% | 30.11 | |
KSFO SAN FRANCISCO INTL,CA | 14 sm | 16 min | WNW 09 | 10 sm | Mostly Cloudy | 50°F | 50°F | 100% | 30.11 | |
KHWD HAYWARD EXECUTIVE,CA | 21 sm | 18 min | calm | 10 sm | Overcast | 54°F | 46°F | 77% | 30.10 | |
KHAF HALF MOON BAY,CA | 22 sm | 17 min | NNW 05 | 6 sm | Overcast | Mist | 50°F | 50°F | 100% | 30.11 |
KDVO GNOSS FIELD,CA | 23 sm | 17 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 45°F | 45°F | 100% | 30.10 | |
KCCR BUCHANAN FIELD,CA | 24 sm | 19 min | ESE 04 | 10 sm | A Few Clouds | 48°F | 46°F | 93% | 30.10 | |
KSQL SAN CARLOS,CA | 24 sm | 17 min | calm | 10 sm | Clear | 46°F | 46°F | 100% | 30.12 |
Link to 1 hour of 5 minute data for KOAK
Terminal Aerodrome Forecast (TAF) for KOAK
Wind History Graph: OAK
(wind in knots)GEOS Local Image of Central West Coast
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