Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Sea Ranch, CA
December 10, 2023 8:16 AM PST (16:16 UTC)
Sunrise 7:19AM Sunset 4:51PM Moonrise 5:03AM Moonset 3:05PM
PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 803 Am Pst Sun Dec 10 2023
Today..N winds 15 to 20 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 14 seconds and nw up to 2 ft at 6 seconds.
Tonight..NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 5 to 6 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of rain.
Mon..NW winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds.
Mon night..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds.
Tue..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 2 to 4 ft at 11 seconds.
Tue night..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 10 seconds.
Wed..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. W swell around 2 ft and W 2 to 4 ft.
Thu..E winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 2 to 4 ft and W 4 to 6 ft.
Today..N winds 15 to 20 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 14 seconds and nw up to 2 ft at 6 seconds.
Tonight..NW winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 5 to 6 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of rain.
Mon..NW winds 10 to 15 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 4 to 6 ft at 11 seconds.
Mon night..NW winds 15 to 20 knots with gusts up to 25 knots. Wind waves 4 to 6 ft. W swell 3 to 5 ft at 11 seconds.
Tue..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 3 to 4 ft. W swell 2 to 4 ft at 11 seconds.
Tue night..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. NW swell 2 to 4 ft at 10 seconds.
Wed..N winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 4 to 5 ft. W swell around 2 ft and W 2 to 4 ft.
Thu..E winds 5 to 10 knots. Wind waves 2 to 3 ft. W swell 2 to 4 ft and W 4 to 6 ft.
PZZ500 803 Am Pst Sun Dec 10 2023
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
high pressure locateed to our south will bring quiet weather to the local waters today. Slight chance for a shower or two tonight into Tuesday in the outer waters as a weak weather disturbance passes by. Gentle to moderate northerly breezes are anticipated through the weekend, with the exception of fresh to strong breezes which develop in the southern waters later today into tonight.
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay..Greater farallones...and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries...
high pressure locateed to our south will bring quiet weather to the local waters today. Slight chance for a shower or two tonight into Tuesday in the outer waters as a weak weather disturbance passes by. Gentle to moderate northerly breezes are anticipated through the weekend, with the exception of fresh to strong breezes which develop in the southern waters later today into tonight.
Area Discussion for - San Francisco/Monterey Bay Area, CA
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FXUS66 KMTR 101146 AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 344 AM PST Sun Dec 10 2023
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
Quiet weather this week with mild days and cool nights. A pattern change takes hold for next weekend into early next week with a likely return to wet and unsettled conditions.
SHORT TERM
(Sunday and Sunday night)
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
High pressure centered to our south will bring dry conditions, light offshore flow, and pleasant daytime temperatures. After a chilly start this morning look for afternoon highs to reach the lower to mid 60s, with some lower 70s within the warmest inland portions of the Central Coast. Some high level cloudiness will prevail as a weak upper trough approaches from the north late in the forecast period.
Another cool night is anticipated with lows generally in the upper 30s/lower 40s inland with 40s along the coast and around the bays. A few of the typically colder inland spots could dip into the mid 30s for a brief time towards Monday morning.
LONG TERM
(Monday through next Friday)
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
The upper ridge flattens in response to the aforementioned shortwave arriving from the north on Monday. Dry and fairly quiet conditions prevail through late week with low pressure dropping through the Great Basin resulting in periods of generally light offshore flow.
Temperatures will remain seasonal with mild days and chilly overnights.
Deterministic models and their ensembles still advertise an active and unsettled pattern evolving for next weekend into early next week. Some of the model solutions have been rather provocative with a robust basin-spanning Pacific jet and decent subtropical moisture tap in play. That said there's still plenty of details to resolve this far out. It does appear that rain chances will enter the picture by this weekend and/or early next week, but specifics on timing and amounts are elusive at this juncture. Stay tuned for updates.
LONG TERM
(Monday through next Friday)
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
The upper ridge flattens in response to the aforementioned shortwave arriving from the north on Monday. Dry and fairly quiet conditions prevail through late week with low pressure dropping through the Great Basin resulting in periods of generally light offshore flow.
Temperatures will remain seasonal with mild days and chilly overnights.
Deterministic models and their ensembles still advertise an active and unsettled pattern evolving for next weekend into early next week. Some of the model solutions have been rather provocative with a robust basin-spanning Pacific jet and decent subtropical moisture tap in play. That said there's still plenty of details to resolve this far out. It does appear that rain chances will enter the picture by this weekend and/or early next week, but specifics on timing and amounts are elusive at this juncture. Stay tuned for updates.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 330 AM PST Sun Dec 10 2023
VMC continues for most terminals, with the exception of STS, where clear skies and light winds will bring periods of mist and IMC through sunrise. Model guidance is suggesting a more robust return of fog early Mon morning, and the TAF hints at this possibility with 5SM BR. As confidence grows, the visibility forecast will likely decrease on subsequent TAFs.
Vicinity of SFO... VMC through the TAF period. Expect light and variable winds in the morning before a gentle NW sea breeze develops in the afternoon.
SFO Bridge Approach... Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals... Moderate SE drainage flow at SNS will continue through mid-day before shifting to a gentle onshore wind in the afternoon. A similar diurnal wind shift will happen at MRY, but winds will remain gentle all day. Otherwise the terminals will remain VMC through the day.
MARINE
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 330 AM PST Sun Dec 10 2023
High pressure to our south will bring quiet weather to the local waters today. Small chance for a shower or two tonight into Tuesday in the outer waters as a weak weather disturbance passes by. Gentle to moderate northerly breezes are anticipated through the weekend, with the exception of fresh to strong breezes which develop in the southern waters later today into tonight.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Frost Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for CAZ506-516-518.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service San Francisco CA 344 AM PST Sun Dec 10 2023
New AVIATION, MARINE
SYNOPSIS
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
Quiet weather this week with mild days and cool nights. A pattern change takes hold for next weekend into early next week with a likely return to wet and unsettled conditions.
SHORT TERM
(Sunday and Sunday night)
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
High pressure centered to our south will bring dry conditions, light offshore flow, and pleasant daytime temperatures. After a chilly start this morning look for afternoon highs to reach the lower to mid 60s, with some lower 70s within the warmest inland portions of the Central Coast. Some high level cloudiness will prevail as a weak upper trough approaches from the north late in the forecast period.
Another cool night is anticipated with lows generally in the upper 30s/lower 40s inland with 40s along the coast and around the bays. A few of the typically colder inland spots could dip into the mid 30s for a brief time towards Monday morning.
LONG TERM
(Monday through next Friday)
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
The upper ridge flattens in response to the aforementioned shortwave arriving from the north on Monday. Dry and fairly quiet conditions prevail through late week with low pressure dropping through the Great Basin resulting in periods of generally light offshore flow.
Temperatures will remain seasonal with mild days and chilly overnights.
Deterministic models and their ensembles still advertise an active and unsettled pattern evolving for next weekend into early next week. Some of the model solutions have been rather provocative with a robust basin-spanning Pacific jet and decent subtropical moisture tap in play. That said there's still plenty of details to resolve this far out. It does appear that rain chances will enter the picture by this weekend and/or early next week, but specifics on timing and amounts are elusive at this juncture. Stay tuned for updates.
LONG TERM
(Monday through next Friday)
Issued at 1140 PM PST Sat Dec 9 2023
The upper ridge flattens in response to the aforementioned shortwave arriving from the north on Monday. Dry and fairly quiet conditions prevail through late week with low pressure dropping through the Great Basin resulting in periods of generally light offshore flow.
Temperatures will remain seasonal with mild days and chilly overnights.
Deterministic models and their ensembles still advertise an active and unsettled pattern evolving for next weekend into early next week. Some of the model solutions have been rather provocative with a robust basin-spanning Pacific jet and decent subtropical moisture tap in play. That said there's still plenty of details to resolve this far out. It does appear that rain chances will enter the picture by this weekend and/or early next week, but specifics on timing and amounts are elusive at this juncture. Stay tuned for updates.
AVIATION
(12Z TAFS)
Issued at 330 AM PST Sun Dec 10 2023
VMC continues for most terminals, with the exception of STS, where clear skies and light winds will bring periods of mist and IMC through sunrise. Model guidance is suggesting a more robust return of fog early Mon morning, and the TAF hints at this possibility with 5SM BR. As confidence grows, the visibility forecast will likely decrease on subsequent TAFs.
Vicinity of SFO... VMC through the TAF period. Expect light and variable winds in the morning before a gentle NW sea breeze develops in the afternoon.
SFO Bridge Approach... Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals... Moderate SE drainage flow at SNS will continue through mid-day before shifting to a gentle onshore wind in the afternoon. A similar diurnal wind shift will happen at MRY, but winds will remain gentle all day. Otherwise the terminals will remain VMC through the day.
MARINE
(Today through Friday)
Issued at 330 AM PST Sun Dec 10 2023
High pressure to our south will bring quiet weather to the local waters today. Small chance for a shower or two tonight into Tuesday in the outer waters as a weak weather disturbance passes by. Gentle to moderate northerly breezes are anticipated through the weekend, with the exception of fresh to strong breezes which develop in the southern waters later today into tonight.
MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
CA...Frost Advisory until 10 AM PST this morning for CAZ506-516-518.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory from 9 PM this evening to 3 AM PST Tuesday for Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
| Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air Temp | Water Temp | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
| ANVC1 - 9416841 - Arena Cove, CA | 14 mi | 46 min | 55°F | 30.33 | ||||
| 46013 - Bodega Bay - 48NM North Northwest of San Francisco, CA | 38 mi | 26 min | E 7.8G | 52°F | 3 ft | 30.32 | 46°F | |
| 46014 - PT ARENA - 19NM North of Point Arena, CA | 40 mi | 26 min | E 5.8G | 50°F | 56°F | 4 ft | 30.32 | 46°F |
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Airport Reports
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(wind in knots)Arena Cove
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Sun -- 02:00 AM PST 2.74 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 05:03 AM PST Moonrise
Sun -- 07:22 AM PST Sunrise
Sun -- 08:16 AM PST 6.36 feet High Tide
Sun -- 03:04 PM PST Moonset
Sun -- 03:36 PM PST -0.20 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 04:52 PM PST Sunset
Sun -- 10:17 PM PST 4.33 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sun -- 02:00 AM PST 2.74 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 05:03 AM PST Moonrise
Sun -- 07:22 AM PST Sunrise
Sun -- 08:16 AM PST 6.36 feet High Tide
Sun -- 03:04 PM PST Moonset
Sun -- 03:36 PM PST -0.20 feet Low Tide
Sun -- 04:52 PM PST Sunset
Sun -- 10:17 PM PST 4.33 feet High Tide
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Arena Cove, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 3.3 |
| 1 am |
| 2.9 |
| 2 am |
| 2.7 |
| 3 am |
| 2.9 |
| 4 am |
| 3.5 |
| 5 am |
| 4.3 |
| 6 am |
| 5.2 |
| 7 am |
| 6 |
| 8 am |
| 6.3 |
| 9 am |
| 6.2 |
| 10 am |
| 5.5 |
| 11 am |
| 4.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 3 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 2 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.1 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.2 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.3 |
| 6 pm |
| 1.2 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.3 |
| 8 pm |
| 3.3 |
| 9 pm |
| 4 |
| 10 pm |
| 4.3 |
| 11 pm |
| 4.2 |
Point Arena
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Sun -- 12:17 AM PST -0.61 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 03:27 AM PST 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 05:03 AM PST Moonrise
Sun -- 06:23 AM PST 0.75 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 07:22 AM PST Sunrise
Sun -- 09:12 AM PST -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 12:33 PM PST -1.35 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 03:05 PM PST Moonset
Sun -- 04:34 PM PST 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 04:52 PM PST Sunset
Sun -- 07:35 PM PST 0.99 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 10:57 PM PST -0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
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Sun -- 12:17 AM PST -0.61 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 03:27 AM PST 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 05:03 AM PST Moonrise
Sun -- 06:23 AM PST 0.75 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 07:22 AM PST Sunrise
Sun -- 09:12 AM PST -0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 12:33 PM PST -1.35 knots Max Ebb
Sun -- 03:05 PM PST Moonset
Sun -- 04:34 PM PST 0.00 knots Slack
Sun -- 04:52 PM PST Sunset
Sun -- 07:35 PM PST 0.99 knots Max Flood
Sun -- 10:57 PM PST -0.00 knots Slack
Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION
Point Arena, California Current, knots
| 12 am |
| -0.6 |
| 1 am |
| -0.6 |
| 2 am |
| -0.4 |
| 3 am |
| -0.1 |
| 4 am |
| 0.2 |
| 5 am |
| 0.5 |
| 6 am |
| 0.7 |
| 7 am |
| 0.7 |
| 8 am |
| 0.5 |
| 9 am |
| 0.1 |
| 10 am |
| -0.4 |
| 11 am |
| -1 |
| 12 pm |
| -1.3 |
| 1 pm |
| -1.3 |
| 2 pm |
| -1.1 |
| 3 pm |
| -0.8 |
| 4 pm |
| -0.3 |
| 5 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 6 pm |
| 0.7 |
| 7 pm |
| 1 |
| 8 pm |
| 1 |
| 9 pm |
| 0.8 |
| 10 pm |
| 0.5 |
| 11 pm |
| -0 |
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