Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Hayfork, CA
April 28, 2025 11:36 AM PDT (18:36 UTC)
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PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 909 Am Pdt Mon Apr 28 2025
.small craft advisory in effect from 3 pm pdt this afternoon through this evening - .
Today - NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt this afternoon with gusts to 25 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: nw 6 ft at 7 seconds and W 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Tonight - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: nw 8 ft at 6 seconds, W 5 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 17 seconds.
Tue - NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: nw 7 ft at 7 seconds and sw 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Tue night - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave detail: nw 8 ft at 7 seconds, W 2 ft at 12 seconds and sw 5 ft at 16 seconds.
Wed - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: nw 7 ft at 4 seconds and W 5 ft at 13 seconds.
Wed night - NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: nw 7 ft at 4 seconds, W 5 ft at 8 seconds and sw 2 ft at 15 seconds.
Thu - NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: nw 4 ft at 4 seconds, W 4 ft at 8 seconds and sw 2 ft at 12 seconds.
Thu night - NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave detail: nw 4 ft at 5 seconds and sw 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Fri - NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: nw 3 ft at 5 seconds, sw 2 ft at 14 seconds and W 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Fri night - NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 5 ft, building to 6 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave detail: nw 5 ft at 6 seconds, sw 2 ft at 13 seconds and W 3 ft at 14 seconds.
PZZ500 909 Am Pdt Mon Apr 28 2025
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
fresh to strong north to northwest winds strengthen over the coastal waters through the early work week as high pressure builds. NEar gale force to isolated gale force gusts are possible over the far outer coastal waters. Moderate seas are expected over the outer waters as wave heights build to 8 to 11 feet. Winds diminish midweek as high pressure weakens as a shortwave trough moves through. Another, deeper, upper level trough and surface cold front will move across the coastal waters and bays late Friday.
fresh to strong north to northwest winds strengthen over the coastal waters through the early work week as high pressure builds. NEar gale force to isolated gale force gusts are possible over the far outer coastal waters. Moderate seas are expected over the outer waters as wave heights build to 8 to 11 feet. Winds diminish midweek as high pressure weakens as a shortwave trough moves through. Another, deeper, upper level trough and surface cold front will move across the coastal waters and bays late Friday.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Geyserville, CA

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Fort Ross Click for Map Mon -- 06:02 AM PDT -1.47 feet Low Tide Mon -- 06:18 AM PDT Sunrise Mon -- 06:36 AM PDT Moonrise Mon -- 12:44 PM PDT 4.67 feet High Tide Mon -- 05:48 PM PDT 1.93 feet Low Tide Mon -- 08:02 PM PDT Sunset Mon -- 09:49 PM PDT Moonset Mon -- 11:42 PM PDT 6.40 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Fort Ross, California, Tide feet
12 am |
6 |
1 am |
5 |
2 am |
3.5 |
3 am |
1.6 |
4 am |
0 |
5 am |
-1.1 |
6 am |
-1.5 |
7 am |
-1.1 |
8 am |
-0.1 |
9 am |
1.1 |
10 am |
2.5 |
11 am |
3.7 |
12 pm |
4.5 |
1 pm |
4.7 |
2 pm |
4.3 |
3 pm |
3.5 |
4 pm |
2.7 |
5 pm |
2.1 |
6 pm |
1.9 |
7 pm |
2.4 |
8 pm |
3.3 |
9 pm |
4.4 |
10 pm |
5.5 |
11 pm |
6.2 |
Salt Point Click for Map Mon -- 12:17 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 03:37 AM PDT -1.77 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 06:19 AM PDT Sunrise Mon -- 06:36 AM PDT Moonrise Mon -- 07:22 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 10:27 AM PDT 1.42 knots Max Flood Mon -- 01:53 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 04:13 PM PDT -0.92 knots Max Ebb Mon -- 07:17 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack Mon -- 08:02 PM PDT Sunset Mon -- 09:49 PM PDT Moonset Mon -- 10:11 PM PDT 0.99 knots Max Flood Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Salt Point, California Current, knots
12 am |
0.2 |
1 am |
-0.5 |
2 am |
-1.2 |
3 am |
-1.7 |
4 am |
-1.7 |
5 am |
-1.4 |
6 am |
-0.9 |
7 am |
-0.3 |
8 am |
0.4 |
9 am |
1.1 |
10 am |
1.4 |
11 am |
1.4 |
12 pm |
1.1 |
1 pm |
0.6 |
2 pm |
-0.1 |
3 pm |
-0.6 |
4 pm |
-0.9 |
5 pm |
-0.8 |
6 pm |
-0.5 |
7 pm |
-0.1 |
8 pm |
0.3 |
9 pm |
0.8 |
10 pm |
1 |
11 pm |
0.9 |
Area Discussion for Sacramento, CA
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FXUS66 KSTO 271936 AFDSTO
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1236 PM PDT Sun Apr 27 2025
Discussion
Synopsis
Showers will continue to taper off throughout the afternoon leading into a return to dry, mild weather into early next week outside of possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Late next week continues to show chances for rain and snow travel impacts but mainly mountain showers.
Key Messages
* Rest of Today: -Winter Weather Advisory cancelled this morning -Decreasing showers through the afternoon with light south winds.
* Monday-Wednesday:
-Warming trend begins along with drier weather -Above normal temperatures with Minor HeatRisk -Slight chance of mountains showers Wednesday, with isolated thunderstorms in the Sierra south of I-80
* Friday and next Saturday
-Cooling trend returns with chances of showers in the mountains, foothills, and northern Sacramento Valley.
-Isolated mountain thunderstorms possible with breezy onshore winds.
-Snow levels generally above pass levels, with light high elevation snowfall currently expected, though exact details remain uncertain at this point.
Changes from previous forecast
*No changes from the previous forecast
AVIATION
General VFR conditions across interior NorCal next 24 hours, with some isolated MVFR/IFR in lingering rain/snow showers over the Sierra Nevada through 00Z Monday. For the Sierra Crest, southwest winds of 10 to 15 kts with gusts 20 to 25 kts. Elsewhere, southerly winds of 12 kts or less expected. Winds then turn to the north/east after 09Z-12Z Monday.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1236 PM PDT Sun Apr 27 2025
Discussion
Synopsis
Showers will continue to taper off throughout the afternoon leading into a return to dry, mild weather into early next week outside of possible afternoon and evening thunderstorms. Late next week continues to show chances for rain and snow travel impacts but mainly mountain showers.
Key Messages
* Rest of Today: -Winter Weather Advisory cancelled this morning -Decreasing showers through the afternoon with light south winds.
* Monday-Wednesday:
-Warming trend begins along with drier weather -Above normal temperatures with Minor HeatRisk -Slight chance of mountains showers Wednesday, with isolated thunderstorms in the Sierra south of I-80
* Friday and next Saturday
-Cooling trend returns with chances of showers in the mountains, foothills, and northern Sacramento Valley.
-Isolated mountain thunderstorms possible with breezy onshore winds.
-Snow levels generally above pass levels, with light high elevation snowfall currently expected, though exact details remain uncertain at this point.
Changes from previous forecast
*No changes from the previous forecast
AVIATION
General VFR conditions across interior NorCal next 24 hours, with some isolated MVFR/IFR in lingering rain/snow showers over the Sierra Nevada through 00Z Monday. For the Sierra Crest, southwest winds of 10 to 15 kts with gusts 20 to 25 kts. Elsewhere, southerly winds of 12 kts or less expected. Winds then turn to the north/east after 09Z-12Z Monday.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
BDXC1 | 27 mi | 43 min | 50°F | |||||
46013 - Bodega Bay - 48NM North Northwest of San Francisco, CA | 37 mi | 36 min | NW 16G | 51°F | 30.17 | 49°F | ||
ANVC1 - 9416841 - Arena Cove, CA | 40 mi | 48 min | WNW 11G | 51°F | 49°F | 30.21 | ||
PRYC1 - 9415020 - Point Reyes, CA | 49 mi | 48 min | 30.19 |
Wind History for Arena Cove, CA
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