Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Cloverdale, CA
April 28, 2025 9:16 PM PDT (04:16 UTC)
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PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 841 Pm Pdt Mon Apr 28 2025
.small craft advisory in effect until 3 am pdt Tuesday - .
.small craft advisory in effect from Tuesday afternoon through Tuesday evening - .
Tonight - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late. 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 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 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 15 to 20 kt. 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. A chance of rain after midnight.
Sat - NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave detail: nw 7 ft at 7 seconds and sw 2 ft at 13 seconds.
Sat night - NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight.
PZZ500 841 Pm 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 continue over the coastal waters through Wednesday as high pressure builds. NEar gale force gusts are expected over the far outer coastal waters. Probabilistic guidance shows a 30 to 40% chance of gale force gusts occurring over the far northern outer waters. Moderate seas are expected over the outer waters as wave heights build to 8 to 11 feet. Winds diminish midweek before another, deeper, upper level trough and surface cold front moves across the coastal waters and bays late Friday with strong winds and hazardous marine conditions returning into the weekend.
fresh to strong north to northwest winds continue over the coastal waters through Wednesday as high pressure builds. NEar gale force gusts are expected over the far outer coastal waters. Probabilistic guidance shows a 30 to 40% chance of gale force gusts occurring over the far northern outer waters. Moderate seas are expected over the outer waters as wave heights build to 8 to 11 feet. Winds diminish midweek before another, deeper, upper level trough and surface cold front moves across the coastal waters and bays late Friday with strong winds and hazardous marine conditions returning into the weekend.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Cloverdale, 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 282109 AFDSTO
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 209 PM PDT Mon Apr 28 2025
For additional details on weather and expected impacts over the next 7 days, please visit weather.gov/sto/briefing.
Discussion
Synopsis
Generally and increasingly warm weather is expected through mid week. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible over the mountains Wednesday and Thursday in the Sierra. Late next week continues to show chances for rain and snow travel impacts.
Key Messages
* Rest of Today-Thursday: STDAFDSTO -Warming trend with drier weather -Above normal temperatures with Minor HeatRisk -Slight chance of mountain showers Wednesday and Thursday, with best potential for isolated thunderstorms in the Sierra south of I-80
* Friday into Sunday -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 on Friday then lowering on Saturday into Sunday, with light high elevation snowfall currently expected, though exact details remain uncertain at this point.
Changes from previous forecast
* Rainfall amounts of increased for Saturday for areas south of I-80 with chances extending farther into the Central Valley.
AVIATION
Scattered low clouds are leading to isolated MVFR conditions over the northern San Joaquin Valley this afternoon, but should dissapate around 23Z. Clear skies are being observed elsewhere.
Gusty north winds will gust 15 to 20 kts around the northern Sacramento Valley (KRDD, KRBL) until 23Z and similarly through the northern San Joaquin Valley. Elsehwere, winds of 12 kts or less expected.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 209 PM PDT Mon Apr 28 2025
For additional details on weather and expected impacts over the next 7 days, please visit weather.gov/sto/briefing.
Discussion
Synopsis
Generally and increasingly warm weather is expected through mid week. Afternoon and evening thunderstorms are possible over the mountains Wednesday and Thursday in the Sierra. Late next week continues to show chances for rain and snow travel impacts.
Key Messages
* Rest of Today-Thursday: STDAFDSTO -Warming trend with drier weather -Above normal temperatures with Minor HeatRisk -Slight chance of mountain showers Wednesday and Thursday, with best potential for isolated thunderstorms in the Sierra south of I-80
* Friday into Sunday -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 on Friday then lowering on Saturday into Sunday, with light high elevation snowfall currently expected, though exact details remain uncertain at this point.
Changes from previous forecast
* Rainfall amounts of increased for Saturday for areas south of I-80 with chances extending farther into the Central Valley.
AVIATION
Scattered low clouds are leading to isolated MVFR conditions over the northern San Joaquin Valley this afternoon, but should dissapate around 23Z. Clear skies are being observed elsewhere.
Gusty north winds will gust 15 to 20 kts around the northern Sacramento Valley (KRDD, KRBL) until 23Z and similarly through the northern San Joaquin Valley. Elsehwere, winds of 12 kts or less expected.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Stations | Dist | Age | Wind | Air | Water | Waves | inHg | DewPt |
BDXC1 | 32 mi | 83 min | 53°F | |||||
ANVC1 - 9416841 - Arena Cove, CA | 40 mi | 46 min | WNW 7G | 50°F | 49°F | 30.14 | ||
46013 - Bodega Bay - 48NM North Northwest of San Francisco, CA | 41 mi | 26 min | NW 23G | 52°F | 8 ft | 30.07 | 50°F |
Wind History for Arena Cove, CA
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