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Marine Weather and Tides
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12/16/2019 NOAA is having trouble with requests that include wind gusts. I am posting graphs without wind gusts until it gets fixed. 10/9/2019 Updated the Marine Zones. 9/4/2019 Fixed the weather maps due to NOAA moving them. 7/25/2019 New feature in the Airports section gives a link to 5 minute updates for data reports. |
| Sunrise 6:46AM | Sunset 7:35PM | Saturday April 4, 2020 6:05 PM PDT (01:05 UTC) | Moonrise 2:43PM | Moonset 4:02AM | Illumination 91% |  |
PZZ530 San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, The West Delta And The San Francisco Bay North Of The Bay Bridge- 236 Pm Pdt Sat Apr 4 2020
.small craft advisory in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon...
Tonight..S winds 5 to 15 kt. A chance of showers this evening, then showers after midnight.
Sun..SW winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Showers.
Sun night..W winds up to 10 kt. A chance of showers.
Mon..S winds up to 10 kt. A chance of showers.
Mon night..NW winds 5 to 10 kt.
Tue..SW winds 5 to 15 kt.
Tue night..W winds 5 to 10 kt.
Wed..SW winds 5 to 10 kt.
Thu..SW winds up to 10 kt.
.small craft advisory in effect from Sunday morning through Sunday afternoon...
Tonight..S winds 5 to 15 kt. A chance of showers this evening, then showers after midnight.
Sun..SW winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 30 kt. Showers.
Sun night..W winds up to 10 kt. A chance of showers.
Mon..S winds up to 10 kt. A chance of showers.
Mon night..NW winds 5 to 10 kt.
Tue..SW winds 5 to 15 kt.
Tue night..W winds 5 to 10 kt.
Wed..SW winds 5 to 10 kt.
Thu..SW winds up to 10 kt.
PZZ500 236 Pm Pdt Sat Apr 4 2020
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries... Southwesterly winds will prevail through tonight as a storm system moves across the coastal waters. This storm will bring wet weather to the region through early next week. High pressure will return by the middle of next week bringing a return of drier weather. A prevailing moderate northwesterly swell will persist through much of the forecast period.
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries... Southwesterly winds will prevail through tonight as a storm system moves across the coastal waters. This storm will bring wet weather to the region through early next week. High pressure will return by the middle of next week bringing a return of drier weather. A prevailing moderate northwesterly swell will persist through much of the forecast period.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Diablo, CA
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Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 521 PM PDT Sat Apr 4 2020
SYNOPSIS. Light to locally moderate showers will continue this afternoon and tonight as a cold front moves through the region. Showers overnight become a steady rain tomorrow as another system drops down the coast. Locally heavy rain, possible thunderstorms and gusty winds during the day tomorrow. Precipitation becomes showers tomorrow night into Monday as the upper low passes over the region. Showers may linger for the Central Coast Tuesday and Wednesday as the upper low slowly exits the region followed by a warming and drying trend for the second half of next week.
DISCUSSION. as of 01:45 PM PDT Saturday . Radar shows showers continue across the region this afternoon as a cold front moves through. Rainfall amounts have varied with as little as a few hundredths in some locations to over a quarter of an inch near Santa Rosa and along the coastal areas of the North Bay. Showers will continue the rest of the afternoon and this evening before turning into a more steady rainfall tomorrow as another cold front gets ready to pass through the area. The front is expected to reach the North Bay tomorrow morning before moving south of the Bay Area and into the Monterey Region in the late afternoon.
Tomorrow's system will be better organized with more upper level support creating some locally heavier rainfall along with periods of gusty winds and possible thunderstorms. Latest QPF guidance keeps the bulk of the heavier precipitation focused from the Santa Cruz mountains southward to the Santa Lucia's and Big Sur coast while reducing rainfall totals somewhat for areas elsewhere. Generally expect around 0.50"-0.75" for lower elevations and the Bay Area with 0.75"-1.25" around the Monterey Bay and 2-3 inches in the hills of the Central Coast. Locally higher rainfall totals will be possible for some of the Big Sur mountains. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms across the region tomorrow afternoon through Monday afternoon, though the best chances will be outside of our area as the core of the upper low is still expected to remain offshore. Additionally, expect occasionally gusty winds as the front moves through tomorrow, particularly along the Big Sur Coast south of the Monterey Peninsula. Therefore the Wind Advisory for the southern Monterey Bay, Monterey Peninsula, Carmel Highlands, and Big Sur Coast will remain in effect for tomorrow morning into the early evening.
Showers will persist into tomorrow evening as the main surface boundary moves through, with the best rainfall chances at that point south of the Bay Area. Precipitation chances will remain in the forecast for Monday as the upper low slowly makes its way southward across the region. Activity will likely be more scattered with the higher elevations of the Central Coast and southward most likely to see thunderstorms on Monday. Little has changed with regard to snow levels. Sunday, when the bulk of the rain is expected, will see snow levels above 4500 feet before lowering to around 3000/3500 feet on Monday when precipitation is more scattered. Higher peaks may see a dusting though.
The upper low will then slowly make its way southward through mid-week. There are some timing differences between the GFS and the ECMWF at this point. The GFS moves the system into soCal more quickly and ends shower chances for the Central Coast by Tuesday afternoon while the ECMWF lags behind enough to keep showers lingering into Wednesday. Once the upper low does finally exit, high pressure will build back in late next week leading to warming and drying. Many interior locations may be in the low 70s towards the end of the week.
AVIATION. as of 5:20 PM PDT Saturday . The first of two systems is moving through the Bay Area this afternoon. This will bring light rain and mostly MVFR cigs through early evening. A short break from the rain in the Bay Area tonight with cigs rising. Southerly winds will start to increase rapidly after 09Z ahead of the second system. Could see gusts as high as 35 kt by Sunday morning as well as rain and reduced vsbys. Destabilizing atmosphere will bring a possibility of thunderstorms after 18Z.
Vicinity of KSFO . MVFR cigs will prevail with bases around 1500 ft. Bases could rise to 2500 ft tonight in between systems. Southerly winds to 15 kt increasing after 09Z with speeds as high as 20-25 kt gusting to 30-35 kt after 13Z. Winds switch to southwest and decrease after 19Z. Possibility of thunderstorms and lower cigs heading into Sunday afternoon.
SFO Bridge Approach . Similar to KSFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals . A weak frontal system will bring a few showers this evening with areas of MVFR cigs. The front will stall out and intensify early Sunday morning as the second system approaches. Rain should pick up after 12-15Z with MVFR cigs prevailing. Southerly winds increasing to 20-25 kt after 15Z especially in the Salinas Valley where gusts over 35 kt is possible. Possibility of thunderstomrs after 18Z.
MARINE. as of 04:57 PM PDT Saturday . Southwesterly winds will prevail through tonight as a storm system moves across the coastal waters. This storm will bring wet weather to the region through early next week. High pressure will return by the middle of next week bringing a return of drier weather. A prevailing moderate northwesterly swell will persist through much of the forecast period.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES. Tngt. Wind Advisory . CAZ530 SCA . Pt Arena to Pigeon Pt 10-60 nm from 12 AM SCA . Pigeon Pt to Pt Piedras Blancas 10-60 nm from 12 AM SCA . Pt Arena to Pt Reyes 0-10 nm from 12 AM SCA . Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm from 12 AM
PUBLIC FORECAST: AS AVIATION: W Pi MARINE: CW
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Weather Reporting Stations
EDIT (on/off) Help NOTE: Click on distance to see the station location on a mapWind History for Port Chicago, CA
(wind in knots) EDIT (on/off) Help| 6 PM | 7 PM | 8 PM | 9 PM | 10 PM | 11 PM | 12 AM | 1 AM | 2 AM | 3 AM | 4 AM | 5 AM | 6 AM | 7 AM | 8 AM | 9 AM | 10 AM | 11 AM | 12 PM | 1 PM | 2 PM | 3 PM | 4 PM | 5 PM | |
| Last 24hr | W G18 | W G19 | W G14 | SW | SW G12 | SW G9 | SW G8 | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW G9 | S G11 | SW | SW G13 | S G12 | S G12 | S G17 | S G13 | SW G16 | S G22 | S G17 | S G17 | S G15 |
| 1 day ago | W | SW G14 | SW | SW | SW G10 | SW G8 | SW G10 | SW G10 | SW | SW G13 | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW | SW G13 | W G15 | W | W | SW G9 | W | W | W | W G14 |
| 2 days ago | W | W G15 | W | W G17 | W G16 | SW G12 | SW | SW | S G7 | S | S G9 | S G9 | S | S | S G8 | SW | W | W | W G7 | W | W G10 | W G15 | W G15 | W G17 |
Airport Reports
EDIT (on/off) Help Click EDIT to display multiple airports. Follow links for more data.| Airport | Dist | Age | Wind kt | Visibility | Sky/Weather | Temp | DewPt | Humidity | Pressure |
| Concord, Buchanan Field, CA | 11 mi | 72 min | S 10 G 20 | 3.00 mi | Light Rain Fog/Mist | 57°F | 53°F | 87% | 1007.5 hPa |
| Livermore, Livermore Municipal Airport, CA | 13 mi | 72 min | SW 9 | 10.00 mi | Light Rain | 55°F | 50°F | 83% | 1009.1 hPa |
| Hayward, Hayward Air Terminal, CA | 18 mi | 71 min | SSW 15 G 19 | 10.00 mi | Overcast | 58°F | 51°F | 78% | 1010.3 hPa |
| Oakland, Metro Oakland International Airport, CA | 20 mi | 72 min | SW 14 | 2.00 mi | Light Rain Fog/Mist | 58°F | 53°F | 84% | 1009.5 hPa |
Link to 5 minute data for KCCR
Wind History from CCR (wind in knots)
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| Last 24hr | W | W | W | S | S | S | S | S | SW | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S | S G21 | S | S G19 | S G20 | S |
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Tide / Current Tables for Pittsburg, New York Slough, Suisun Bay, California
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Sat -- 01:30 AM PDT 3.40 feet High Tide
Sat -- 05:01 AM PDT Moonset
Sat -- 06:47 AM PDT Sunrise
Sat -- 07:00 AM PDT 1.32 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 12:29 PM PDT 3.88 feet High Tide
Sat -- 03:42 PM PDT Moonrise
Sat -- 07:34 PM PDT Sunset
Sat -- 07:55 PM PDT -0.18 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sat -- 01:30 AM PDT 3.40 feet High Tide
Sat -- 05:01 AM PDT Moonset
Sat -- 06:47 AM PDT Sunrise
Sat -- 07:00 AM PDT 1.32 feet Low Tide
Sat -- 12:29 PM PDT 3.88 feet High Tide
Sat -- 03:42 PM PDT Moonrise
Sat -- 07:34 PM PDT Sunset
Sat -- 07:55 PM PDT -0.18 feet Low Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
| 12 am | 1 am | 2 am | 3 am | 4 am | 5 am | 6 am | 7 am | 8 am | 9 am | 10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm | 6 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm |
| 2.9 | 3.3 | 3.3 | 3 | 2.4 | 1.9 | 1.5 | 1.3 | 1.5 | 2.1 | 2.8 | 3.5 | 3.8 | 3.8 | 3.5 | 2.8 | 1.9 | 1.1 | 0.4 | -0 | -0.2 | 0.1 | 0.8 | 1.7 |
Tide / Current Tables for Antioch Pt .3 mi E, San Joaquin River, California Current
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Sat -- 01:21 AM PDT 1.47 knots Max Flood
Sat -- 04:02 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 05:01 AM PDT Moonset
Sat -- 06:42 AM PDT -0.98 knots Max Ebb
Sat -- 06:46 AM PDT Sunrise
Sat -- 09:32 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 12:27 PM PDT 1.45 knots Max Flood
Sat -- 02:58 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 03:42 PM PDT Moonrise
Sat -- 06:22 PM PDT -1.77 knots Max Ebb
Sat -- 07:33 PM PDT Sunset
Sat -- 10:29 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sat -- 01:21 AM PDT 1.47 knots Max Flood
Sat -- 04:02 AM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 05:01 AM PDT Moonset
Sat -- 06:42 AM PDT -0.98 knots Max Ebb
Sat -- 06:46 AM PDT Sunrise
Sat -- 09:32 AM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 12:27 PM PDT 1.45 knots Max Flood
Sat -- 02:58 PM PDT -0.00 knots Slack
Sat -- 03:42 PM PDT Moonrise
Sat -- 06:22 PM PDT -1.77 knots Max Ebb
Sat -- 07:33 PM PDT Sunset
Sat -- 10:29 PM PDT 0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
| 12 am | 1 am | 2 am | 3 am | 4 am | 5 am | 6 am | 7 am | 8 am | 9 am | 10 am | 11 am | 12 pm | 1 pm | 2 pm | 3 pm | 4 pm | 5 pm | 6 pm | 7 pm | 8 pm | 9 pm | 10 pm | 11 pm |
| 1.3 | 1.5 | 1.4 | 0.9 | 0 | -0.6 | -0.9 | -1 | -0.8 | -0.3 | 0.4 | 1 | 1.4 | 1.4 | 0.9 | -0 | -0.8 | -1.5 | -1.7 | -1.7 | -1.5 | -1 | -0.3 | 0.4 |
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