Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Lower Lake, CA
 | Sunrise 6:27 AM Sunset 7:51 PM Moonrise 6:34 AM Moonset 10:16 PM |
Marine Forecasts
NOTE: Zones updated 4/16/2026. Some zones changed. Use Edit if needed.
PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 402 Am Pdt Sun Apr 19 2026
Today - SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 2 ft or less, then around 3 ft this afternoon. Wave detail: nw 2 ft at 7 seconds and sw 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Tonight - SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and W 4 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening, then rain after midnight.
Mon - SE wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 5 ft at 6 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain.
Mon night - SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: S 4 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 12 seconds. Rain.
Tue - SE wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and W 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
Tue night - W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds and W 5 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the evening.
Wed - NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 4 ft at 9 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
Wed night - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds.
Thu - NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
Thu night - NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave detail: nw 6 ft at 8 seconds and sw 2 ft at 16 seconds.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
PZZ500 402 Am Pdt Sun Apr 19 2026
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
fresh southerly breezes will develop ahead of a slow moving cold front through early week. Rain will accompany the cold front and there is a chance of Thunderstorms Tuesday. Dry weather returns late in the week.
fresh southerly breezes will develop ahead of a slow moving cold front through early week. Rain will accompany the cold front and there is a chance of Thunderstorms Tuesday. Dry weather returns late in the week.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Lower Lake, CA
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| Fort Ross Click for Map Sun -- 06:31 AM PDT Sunrise Sun -- 07:00 AM PDT -1.26 feet Low Tide Sun -- 07:38 AM PDT Moonrise Sun -- 01:53 PM PDT 4.45 feet High Tide Sun -- 06:43 PM PDT 2.40 feet Low Tide Sun -- 07:53 PM PDT Sunset Sun -- 11:17 PM PDT Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Fort Ross, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 6.2 |
| 1 am |
| 5.8 |
| 2 am |
| 4.8 |
| 3 am |
| 3.3 |
| 4 am |
| 1.6 |
| 5 am |
| 0.1 |
| 6 am |
| -0.9 |
| 7 am |
| -1.3 |
| 8 am |
| -0.9 |
| 9 am |
| -0 |
| 10 am |
| 1.2 |
| 11 am |
| 2.4 |
| 12 pm |
| 3.5 |
| 1 pm |
| 4.2 |
| 2 pm |
| 4.5 |
| 3 pm |
| 4.2 |
| 4 pm |
| 3.6 |
| 5 pm |
| 3 |
| 6 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 7 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 8 pm |
| 2.8 |
| 9 pm |
| 3.6 |
| 10 pm |
| 4.6 |
| 11 pm |
| 5.5 |
| Napa Click for Map Sun -- 02:49 AM PDT 7.87 feet High Tide Sun -- 06:27 AM PDT Sunrise Sun -- 07:35 AM PDT Moonrise Sun -- 10:07 AM PDT -1.18 feet Low Tide Sun -- 04:49 PM PDT 5.66 feet High Tide Sun -- 07:49 PM PDT Sunset Sun -- 09:50 PM PDT 2.25 feet Low Tide Sun -- 11:12 PM PDT Moonset Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |
Napa, Napa River, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 4.9 |
| 1 am |
| 6.4 |
| 2 am |
| 7.5 |
| 3 am |
| 7.9 |
| 4 am |
| 7.4 |
| 5 am |
| 6.2 |
| 6 am |
| 4.4 |
| 7 am |
| 2.3 |
| 8 am |
| 0.5 |
| 9 am |
| -0.7 |
| 10 am |
| -1.2 |
| 11 am |
| -0.8 |
| 12 pm |
| 0.2 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 2 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 3 pm |
| 4.5 |
| 4 pm |
| 5.4 |
| 5 pm |
| 5.6 |
| 6 pm |
| 5.2 |
| 7 pm |
| 4.3 |
| 8 pm |
| 3.2 |
| 9 pm |
| 2.5 |
| 10 pm |
| 2.3 |
| 11 pm |
| 2.8 |
FXUS66 KSTO 182031 AFDSTO
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 131 PM PDT Sat Apr 18 2026
For additional details on weather and expected impacts over the next 7 days, please visit weather.gov/sto/briefing.
KEY MESSAGES
- Dry weather with near to slightly above normal temperatures over the weekend
- Storm system brings renewed precipitation chances in rain, mountain snow and thunderstorms Monday through Wednesday, along with cooler temperatures and breezy winds
DISCUSSION
Today through Sunday
Current GOES-West satellite imagery illustrates some high clouds starting to move into California on this Saturday afternoon.
Temperatures are currently trending approximately 5 to 10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday, valid at 115 PM PDT. The upper level pattern features ridging, bringing warm and dry conditions today the forecast area. Forecast highs this weekend will be in the 70s to low 80s in the Valley and foothills, and in the 50s to 60s in the mountains. These temperatures will be trending near to slightly above normal for this time of year. Generally light winds are prevailing across the area and will gradually increase out of the south on Sunday ahead of an approaching storm system.
Next Week
An upper low will approach California and move inland early to mid next week, bringing along cooler temperatures, breezy southerly winds, rain, thunderstorms and mountain snow Monday through Wednesday.
The latest forecast precipitation amounts have not changed much, with 1 to 2 inches of rain in the Valley and 1.5 to 3 inches of rain in the foothills, with 1 to 2 feet of snow in the mountains.
Snow levels will initially be high on Monday, around 6000 to 7000+ feet, and will lower down to the passes Tuesday, and down to 5000 to 6000 feet late Tuesday into Wednesday. Moderate impacts from mountain snow are forecast, with chain controls, travel delays and reduced visibilities at times. The threat for thunderstorms will have the highest chances on Tuesday, which will bring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms on this day. There are also be some lingering thunderstorm chances into Wednesday as well. Check back frequently for updates on this storm and always check the forecast and road conditions before traveling!
AVIATION
General VFR conditions at TAF sites over the next 24 hours.
Increasing cloud cover around 00z Monday as a weather system moves into the area, but no changes in flight categories in the next 24 hours. Winds generally less than 12 kts everywhere until 18z Sunday. Then, southerly winds gradually increase with gusts up to 25 kts in the northern Sacramento Valley and foothills, and up to 30 kts in the mountains through 06z Monday.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 131 PM PDT Sat Apr 18 2026
For additional details on weather and expected impacts over the next 7 days, please visit weather.gov/sto/briefing.
KEY MESSAGES
- Dry weather with near to slightly above normal temperatures over the weekend
- Storm system brings renewed precipitation chances in rain, mountain snow and thunderstorms Monday through Wednesday, along with cooler temperatures and breezy winds
DISCUSSION
Today through Sunday
Current GOES-West satellite imagery illustrates some high clouds starting to move into California on this Saturday afternoon.
Temperatures are currently trending approximately 5 to 10 degrees warmer than this time yesterday, valid at 115 PM PDT. The upper level pattern features ridging, bringing warm and dry conditions today the forecast area. Forecast highs this weekend will be in the 70s to low 80s in the Valley and foothills, and in the 50s to 60s in the mountains. These temperatures will be trending near to slightly above normal for this time of year. Generally light winds are prevailing across the area and will gradually increase out of the south on Sunday ahead of an approaching storm system.
Next Week
An upper low will approach California and move inland early to mid next week, bringing along cooler temperatures, breezy southerly winds, rain, thunderstorms and mountain snow Monday through Wednesday.
The latest forecast precipitation amounts have not changed much, with 1 to 2 inches of rain in the Valley and 1.5 to 3 inches of rain in the foothills, with 1 to 2 feet of snow in the mountains.
Snow levels will initially be high on Monday, around 6000 to 7000+ feet, and will lower down to the passes Tuesday, and down to 5000 to 6000 feet late Tuesday into Wednesday. Moderate impacts from mountain snow are forecast, with chain controls, travel delays and reduced visibilities at times. The threat for thunderstorms will have the highest chances on Tuesday, which will bring the potential for strong to severe thunderstorms on this day. There are also be some lingering thunderstorm chances into Wednesday as well. Check back frequently for updates on this storm and always check the forecast and road conditions before traveling!
AVIATION
General VFR conditions at TAF sites over the next 24 hours.
Increasing cloud cover around 00z Monday as a weather system moves into the area, but no changes in flight categories in the next 24 hours. Winds generally less than 12 kts everywhere until 18z Sunday. Then, southerly winds gradually increase with gusts up to 25 kts in the northern Sacramento Valley and foothills, and up to 30 kts in the mountains through 06z Monday.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Wind History for Arena Cove, CA
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