Water Temperature of the Pacific Ocean Near Petrolia, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, October 7, 2026, 8:30 AM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Cape MendocinoStation Name: Cape Mendocino, CA (094)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Offshore
Petrolia, CA 95536
Humboldt County
GPS Coordinates: 40.295, -124.732
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Russian River, Hopland, CA (122.2 mi)
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Weather Near Petrolia, California
Current Weather

Humidity: 31%
Feels Like: 70.2°F
Wind: ESE 2.2 mph
Wind Gusts: 3.2 mph
Precipitation: 0 in
Cloud Cover: 0%
Visibility: 6 mi
UV Index: 0.6
Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 93°F
L: 57°F

Thu
H: 95°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 73°F
L: 49°F

Sat
H: 62°F
L: 39°F

Sun
H: 68°F
L: 35°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 10.8 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.6 μg/m3
Ozone: 59 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 6:51 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 10:52 AM
Moonset: 5:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM10:22 AM - 12:52 AM
Minor Periods
4:54 PM - 6:24 PM3:39 AM - 5:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 8:53AM PDT until October 7 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 8:53 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Gale Watch issued October 7 at 8:53AM PDT until October 9 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 8:53 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Small Craft Advisory, north winds 10 to 20 kt with gusts up to 25 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. For the Gale Watch, north winds 20 to 30 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas 7 to 9 feet possible. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...For the Small Craft Advisory, until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. For the Gale Watch, from Thursday evening through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Strong winds can cause hazardous seas which could capsize or damage vessels and reduce visibility.
Mariners should consider altering plans to avoid possible hazardous conditions. Remain in port, seek safe harbor, alter course, and/or secure the vessel for severe wind and seas.
Small Craft Advisory issued October 7 at 3:01AM PDT until October 7 at 4:00PM PDT by NWS Eureka CA
Effective: Wed October 7, 2026, 3:01 AM
Expires: Wed October 7, 2026, 11:15 AM
* WHAT...North winds 10 to 20 kt and seas 6 to 8 feet. * WHERE...Waters from Pt. St. George to Cape Mendocino CA from 10 to 60 nm. * WHEN...Until 4 PM PDT this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.7°F
Average Humidity: 40%
Wind: 8.5 mph
UV Index: 5.2
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.73 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.79 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 6:51 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 30 mins
Moon Transit: 10:52 AM
Moonset: 5:24 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 7.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:58 PM - 8:28 PM10:22 AM - 12:52 AM
Minor Periods
4:54 PM - 6:24 PM3:39 AM - 5:09 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 69.9°F
Average Humidity: 39%
Wind: 8.3 mph
UV Index: 4.8
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.42 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 6:50 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 27 mins
Moon Transit: 11:38 AM
Moonset: 5:47 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 2.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:44 PM - 9:14 PM11:08 AM - 1:38 PM
Minor Periods
5:17 PM - 6:47 PM4:48 AM - 6:18 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 59.2°F
Average Humidity: 63%
Wind: 11.6 mph
UV Index: 4.7
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.58 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.62 μg/m3
Ozone: 69 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:06 PM
Sunset: 6:48 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 25 mins
Moon Transit: 12:22 AM
Moonset: 6:10 PM
Moon Phase: Waning Crescent
Moon Illumination: 0.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
7:28 PM - 9:58 PM11:52 AM - 2:22 PM
Minor Periods
5:40 PM - 7:10 PM5:56 AM - 7:26 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 52.2°F
Average Humidity: 76%
Wind: 16.3 mph
UV Index: 4.5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 0.71 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.72 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.71 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 6:47 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 22 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 PM
Moonset: 6:33 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.5%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:13 PM - 10:43 PM12:37 AM - 3:07 PM
Minor Periods
6:03 PM - 7:33 PM7:03 AM - 8:33 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Average Temperature: 48.8°F
Average Humidity: 64%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 5
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 1.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.5 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.33 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:05 PM
Sunset: 6:45 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 20 mins
Moon Transit: 1:53 PM
Moonset: 6:59 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 3.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:59 PM - 11:29 PM1:23 PM - 3:53 PM
Minor Periods
6:29 PM - 7:59 PM8:10 AM - 9:40 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
