Marine Weather and Tide Forecast for Nice, CA
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Marine Forecasts
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PZZ540 Coastal Waters From Point Arena To Point Reyes California Out To 10 Nm- 842 Pm Pdt Wed May 13 2026
.small craft advisory in effect through Thursday morning - .
.gale warning in effect from Thursday morning through Friday afternoon - .
.gale watch in effect from Friday afternoon through Sunday evening - .
Tonight - NW wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: nw 7 ft at 8 seconds.
Thu - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave detail: nw 8 ft at 9 seconds.
Thu night - NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 40 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave detail: nw 10 ft at 9 seconds.
Fri - NW wind 20 to 25 kt, rising to 25 to 30 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave detail: nw 10 ft at 9 seconds.
Fri night - NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 9 to 12 ft. Wave detail: nw 11 ft at 10 seconds.
Sat - NW wind 25 to 30 kt with gusts up to 45 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave detail: nw 10 ft at 9 seconds.
Sat night - NW wind 30 to 40 kt, easing to 25 to 35 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Wave detail: nw 13 ft at 11 seconds.
Sun - NW wind 25 to 30 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Wave detail: nw 12 ft at 11 seconds.
Sun night - NW wind 25 to 30 kt, easing to 20 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 14 ft. Wave detail: nw 14 ft at 12 seconds.
Mon - NW wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave detail: nw 11 ft at 11 seconds.
Mon night - NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 13 ft, subsiding to 9 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave detail: nw 12 ft at 11 seconds and sw 2 ft at 14 seconds.
PZZ500 842 Pm Pdt Wed May 13 2026
Synopsis for the central california coast and bays including the Monterey bay - Greater farallones - .and cordell bank national marine sanctuaries - .
expect hazardous marine conditions to begin to develop rapidly later this afternoon, first across our northern outer waters and quickly spread south. NEar gale-force winds tonight and Thursday morning will become gale-force by the afternoon, with widespread severe gale-force winds by Friday across our outer waters. Storm force winds will be possible over the inner water by Friday and continue into the weekend. The strong winds will drive seas between 12 to 17 feet. Expect hazardous conditions for mariners and dangerous conditions for small crafts the weekend into the beginning of next week.
expect hazardous marine conditions to begin to develop rapidly later this afternoon, first across our northern outer waters and quickly spread south. NEar gale-force winds tonight and Thursday morning will become gale-force by the afternoon, with widespread severe gale-force winds by Friday across our outer waters. Storm force winds will be possible over the inner water by Friday and continue into the weekend. The strong winds will drive seas between 12 to 17 feet. Expect hazardous conditions for mariners and dangerous conditions for small crafts the weekend into the beginning of next week.
7 Day Forecast for Marine Location Near Nice, CA

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| Green Cove Click for Map Wed -- 03:06 AM PDT 0.20 feet Low Tide Wed -- 03:53 AM PDT Moonrise Wed -- 06:03 AM PDT Sunrise Wed -- 09:08 AM PDT 3.38 feet High Tide Wed -- 02:32 PM PDT 0.94 feet Low Tide Wed -- 04:59 PM PDT Moonset Wed -- 08:17 PM PDT Sunset Wed -- 08:59 PM PDT 5.09 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Green Cove, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 2.1 |
| 1 am |
| 1.2 |
| 2 am |
| 0.5 |
| 3 am |
| 0.2 |
| 4 am |
| 0.4 |
| 5 am |
| 0.9 |
| 6 am |
| 1.7 |
| 7 am |
| 2.5 |
| 8 am |
| 3.1 |
| 9 am |
| 3.4 |
| 10 am |
| 3.2 |
| 11 am |
| 2.7 |
| 12 pm |
| 2 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 2 pm |
| 1 |
| 3 pm |
| 1 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.4 |
| 5 pm |
| 2.2 |
| 6 pm |
| 3.1 |
| 7 pm |
| 4.1 |
| 8 pm |
| 4.8 |
| 9 pm |
| 5.1 |
| 10 pm |
| 4.8 |
| 11 pm |
| 4 |
| Fort Ross Click for Map Wed -- 02:58 AM PDT 0.60 feet Low Tide Wed -- 03:52 AM PDT Moonrise Wed -- 06:03 AM PDT Sunrise Wed -- 08:55 AM PDT 4.07 feet High Tide Wed -- 02:34 PM PDT 1.21 feet Low Tide Wed -- 04:58 PM PDT Moonset Wed -- 08:16 PM PDT Sunset Wed -- 08:47 PM PDT 5.62 feet High Tide Tide / Current data from XTide NOT FOR NAVIGATION |   |
Fort Ross, California, Tide feet
| 12 am |
| 2.4 |
| 1 am |
| 1.4 |
| 2 am |
| 0.8 |
| 3 am |
| 0.6 |
| 4 am |
| 0.9 |
| 5 am |
| 1.6 |
| 6 am |
| 2.4 |
| 7 am |
| 3.3 |
| 8 am |
| 3.9 |
| 9 am |
| 4.1 |
| 10 am |
| 3.8 |
| 11 am |
| 3.2 |
| 12 pm |
| 2.4 |
| 1 pm |
| 1.7 |
| 2 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 3 pm |
| 1.3 |
| 4 pm |
| 1.8 |
| 5 pm |
| 2.7 |
| 6 pm |
| 3.7 |
| 7 pm |
| 4.7 |
| 8 pm |
| 5.4 |
| 9 pm |
| 5.6 |
| 10 pm |
| 5.2 |
| 11 pm |
| 4.3 |
Area Discussion for Sacramento, CA
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FXUS66 KSTO 131820 AFDSTO
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1120 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026
For additional details on weather and expected impacts over the next 7 days, please visit weather.gov/sto/briefing.
KEY MESSAGES
- Cooler weather today with temperatures near seasonal normals.
- Temperatures will trend warmer Thursday through Friday, before cooling to near normal over the weekend.
- Gusty north to east winds coupled with low humidity will result in elevated fire weather concerns for lower elevations Saturday-Monday
DISCUSSION
....Today-Friday...
Cooler temperatures are expected today, with highs in the 80s and increased Delta Breeze as a weak trough passes to the north.
Temperatures will gradually warm through Friday as westerly flow sets up aloft, with widespread Minor HeatRisk. High temperatures in the Valley will be in the mid 80s to low 90s Thursday & Friday.
West to southwest winds will be breezy through the Delta through end of week which will provide additional cooling amidst the warmer highs.
Saturday through Monday
Concerns for gusty northerly winds continue to increase for the weekend through Monday as ensembles depict a more defined inside- slider signature with a trough moving into the Great Basin early next week. The latest NBM highlights strongest winds on Sunday and Monday, with lighter but still breezy north winds on Saturday north of I-80. Current forecast have north winds gusts of 30 to 45 MPH this weekend, strongest on Sunday and Monday and along Interstate 5.
Dry conditions develop over the Sacramento Valley, especially north of Interstate 80, with the NBM showing minimum Relative Humidity getting into the teens and upper single digits.
This will bring elevated fire weather concerns to the Valley and portions of the Delta. We will continue to monitor trends and evaluate strength of winds/subsequent drying effect through the Valley.
Saturday's Chances for Wind Gusts > 40 MPH: 20-40% Sunday's Chances for Wind Gusts > 40 MPH: 60-80% Monday's Chances for Wind Gusts > 40 MPH: 30-50%
Please continue to practice fire safety and monitor your latest forecast to stay up to date at weather.gov/sacramento
AVIATION
VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. Locally breezy west-northwest winds develop after 18z Wednesday, with gusts up to 15-20 kts across portions of the southern Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley and Delta and gusts up to 25-35 kts over the Sierra. North winds develop over the northern Sacramento Valley after 12z Thursday with gusts up to 15 kts and persisting through 18Z Thursday.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
Area Forecast Discussion National Weather Service Sacramento CA 1120 AM PDT Wed May 13 2026
For additional details on weather and expected impacts over the next 7 days, please visit weather.gov/sto/briefing.
KEY MESSAGES
- Cooler weather today with temperatures near seasonal normals.
- Temperatures will trend warmer Thursday through Friday, before cooling to near normal over the weekend.
- Gusty north to east winds coupled with low humidity will result in elevated fire weather concerns for lower elevations Saturday-Monday
DISCUSSION
....Today-Friday...
Cooler temperatures are expected today, with highs in the 80s and increased Delta Breeze as a weak trough passes to the north.
Temperatures will gradually warm through Friday as westerly flow sets up aloft, with widespread Minor HeatRisk. High temperatures in the Valley will be in the mid 80s to low 90s Thursday & Friday.
West to southwest winds will be breezy through the Delta through end of week which will provide additional cooling amidst the warmer highs.
Saturday through Monday
Concerns for gusty northerly winds continue to increase for the weekend through Monday as ensembles depict a more defined inside- slider signature with a trough moving into the Great Basin early next week. The latest NBM highlights strongest winds on Sunday and Monday, with lighter but still breezy north winds on Saturday north of I-80. Current forecast have north winds gusts of 30 to 45 MPH this weekend, strongest on Sunday and Monday and along Interstate 5.
Dry conditions develop over the Sacramento Valley, especially north of Interstate 80, with the NBM showing minimum Relative Humidity getting into the teens and upper single digits.
This will bring elevated fire weather concerns to the Valley and portions of the Delta. We will continue to monitor trends and evaluate strength of winds/subsequent drying effect through the Valley.
Saturday's Chances for Wind Gusts > 40 MPH: 20-40% Sunday's Chances for Wind Gusts > 40 MPH: 60-80% Monday's Chances for Wind Gusts > 40 MPH: 30-50%
Please continue to practice fire safety and monitor your latest forecast to stay up to date at weather.gov/sacramento
AVIATION
VFR conditions are expected over the next 24 hours. Locally breezy west-northwest winds develop after 18z Wednesday, with gusts up to 15-20 kts across portions of the southern Sacramento Valley, northern San Joaquin Valley and Delta and gusts up to 25-35 kts over the Sierra. North winds develop over the northern Sacramento Valley after 12z Thursday with gusts up to 15 kts and persisting through 18Z Thursday.
STO WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES
None.
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