Station Name: Point Reyes
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents

Elevation Above Sea Level: 20 feet

Sensor Depth: -8 feet

Nearest Address:
27724 Chimney Rock Rd
Inverness, CA 94937
Marin County

GPS Coordinates: 37.994167, -122.973611

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued December 24 at 7:48PM PST until December 26 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 7:48 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Hazardously strong coastal winds and jets will lead to blowing and drifting sand, wind waves up to 20 ft, and result in poor visibility along coastal beaches. * WHERE...Beaches along the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous coastal and near coastal conditions. Water rescues may be affected by poor visibility from sea spray and blowing sand. Potential for increased erosion.

Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. Stay off the rocks and NEVER turn your back on the ocean!

Wind Advisory issued December 25 at 12:36AM PST until December 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 12:36 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 20 to 30 mph with gusts up to 55 mph expected. * WHERE...The East Bay and San Francisco Bay Shoreline, The Santa Clara Valley and Eastern Hills, The Marin Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, Most of San Benito County and the Cholame Hills in Southeast Monterey County, North Bay Interior Mountains, North Bay Interior Valleys, and Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of wind and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.

High Wind Warning issued December 25 at 12:36AM PST until December 25 at 10:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 12:36 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 10:00 AM

* WHAT...South winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 65 mph expected. * WHERE...Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, Western Sonoma County Hills, Interior Monterey County and the Santa Lucia Range, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and Northern Salinas Valley/Hollister Valley and Carmel Valley. * WHEN...Until 10 AM PST this morning. * IMPACTS...Damaging winds could down trees, snap power lines, and result in property damage. Widespread power outages are possible. Travel could be extremely difficult and hazardous, especially for high profile vehicles. Strong winds may move loose debris, result in minor damage property, and cause sporadic power outages. Travel could become difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. The combination of wind and moist soils will increase the risk for downed trees.

People are urged to secure loose objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Flood Watch issued December 24 at 10:34PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 10:34 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible from multiple lines of showers and thunderstorms, strong at times, moving across the area. * WHERE...The Northern San Francisco Bay Area (Napa, Sonoma, and Marin counties). * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings may become flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Multiple rounds of moderate to heavy rainfall are expected across the North Bay through Friday evening. An additional 2-4" is possible over the North Bay Mountains and 1-3" over the North Bay Valleys by Friday. Nuisance flooding will increase through Friday with rises in smaller creeks and minor flooding along some of the mainstream rivers (Russian River, Napa River). Debris flows are possible particularly for the Pickett Burn Scar. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory issued December 25 at 3:48AM PST until December 25 at 5:30AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 3:48 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 5:30 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...San Francisco County in northern California... San Mateo County in northern California... * Until 530 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Water over roadways. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 348 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 4 inches of rain have fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Francisco, Daly City, San Mateo, Redwood City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Menlo Park, Foster City, Burlingame, San Carlos, Belmont, Millbrae, Half Moon Bay, Hillsborough, Atherton, Woodside, Highlands-Baywood Park, El Granada and Portola Valley. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flash Flood Warning issued December 25 at 2:56AM PST until December 25 at 6:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 2:56 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 6:00 AM

FFWMTR The National Weather Service in San Francisco has issued a * Flash Flood Warning for... San Francisco County in northern California... Northwestern San Mateo County in northern California... * Until 600 AM PST. * At 256 AM PST, The public reported heavy rain and flooding across the warned area. Between 0.5 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. Flash flooding is already occurring. HAZARD...Life threatening flash flooding. Heavy rain producing flash flooding. SOURCE...Public reported. IMPACT...Life threatening flash flooding of creeks and streams, urban areas, highways, streets and underpasses. * Some locations that will experience flash flooding include... San Francisco, Daly City, South San Francisco, San Bruno, Pacifica, Millbrae, Brisbane, Colma and Broadmoor.

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads.

Flood Watch issued December 24 at 10:34PM PST until December 26 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Wed December 24, 2025, 10:34 PM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues to be possible from multiple lines of showers and thunderstorms, strong at times, moving across the area. * WHERE...San Francisco County, San Mateo Peninsula, East Bay, South Bay, and Central Coast * WHEN...Through Friday evening. * IMPACTS...Excessive runoff may result in flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations. Creeks and streams may rise out of their banks. Low water crossings may become flooded. Flooding may occur in poor drainage and urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - Numerous lines of showers and thunderstorms will move across the Bay Area and Central Coast through Friday evening. An additional 1-2" of rain is expected across the interior with locally higher totals between 2-3" across the Santa Cruz Mountains and up to 3" across the Santa Lucia Range. Flooding potential will increase with each successive round of rain. Sharp rises in smaller creeks and streams are expected with at least some potential for minor flooding in mainstream rivers. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

You should monitor later forecasts and be alert for possible Flood Warnings. Those living in areas prone to flooding should be prepared to take action should flooding develop.

Flood Advisory issued December 25 at 3:20AM PST until December 25 at 6:15AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu December 25, 2025, 3:20 AM
Expires: Thu December 25, 2025, 6:15 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Napa County in northern California... * Until 615 AM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 320 AM PST, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin shortly in the advisory area. Between 0.4 and 1 inch of rain has fallen. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Napa, American Canyon, St. Helena, Yountville, Angwin and Deer Park. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood

Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles. Be especially cautious at night when it is harder to recognize the dangers of flooding. Be aware of your surroundings and do not drive on flooded roads. Please report observed flooding to local emergency services or law enforcement and request they pass this information to the National Weather Service when you can do so safely.