Station Name: Point Reyes, CA (029)
Station Type: Buoy
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
Point Reyes, CA 94937
Marin County

GPS Coordinates: 37.937, -123.463

Nearby Water Temperatures

High Surf Advisory issued January 5 at 11:43PM PST until January 9 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 11:43 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 1:00 AM

* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 22 feet, strong rip currents and sneaker waves. * WHERE...Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 1 AM Thursday to 10 PM PST Friday. * IMPACTS...There is an increased risk for sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and beach erosion. Large breaking waves can overpower swimmers resulting in significant physical injury and increase the risk of drowning.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Flood Advisory issued January 6 at 12:21PM PST until January 6 at 6:30PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 12:21 PM
Expires: Tue January 6, 2026, 6:30 PM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Areas west of a line from Cotati to Healdsburg in the Sonoma coastal range. * Until 630 PM PST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 1221 PM PST, River gauge reports indicated minor flooding. The Russian River at Guerneville is now in action stage, with a forecast to fall below action stage after sunset. The Russian River near Guernville is also in action stage, while also forecast to recede below action stage after sunset. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Cotati, Tomales, Larkfield-Wikiup, Dillon Beach, Roseland, South Santa Rosa Cdp, Forestville, Guerneville, Occidental, Graton, Monte Rio, Bodega Bay and South Santa Rosa. - 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.

Flood Advisory issued January 6 at 5:49PM PST until January 7 at 12:30AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue January 6, 2026, 5:49 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 12:30 AM

* WHAT...River and stream flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Areas west of a line from Cotati to Healdsburg in the Sonoma coastal range. * Until 1230 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. River or stream flows are elevated. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 548 PM PST, River gauge reports indicated minor flooding. The Russian River at Guerneville is now in action stage, with a forecast to fall below action stage after around midnight. The Russian River near Guernville is also in action stage, while also forecast to recede below action stage around midnight. - Flooding impacts will continue, but no additional rainfall is expected. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Healdsburg, Sebastopol, Cotati, Tomales, Larkfield-Wikiup, Dillon Beach, Roseland, South Santa Rosa Cdp, Forestville, Guerneville, Occidental, Graton, Monte Rio, Bodega Bay and South Santa Rosa. - 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.

Flood Warning issued January 5 at 3:13PM PST until January 7 at 8:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon January 5, 2026, 3:13 PM
Expires: Wed January 7, 2026, 8:00 AM

* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Areas near and downstream of Mark West Creek near Mirabel Heights * Until 800 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of rivers, creeks, streams, and other low-lying and flood-prone locations is imminent or occurring. Streams continue to rise due to excess runoff from earlier rainfall. It will take several hours for all the water from these storms to work through local drainage systems in urban areas. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 312 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain. Flooding is already occurring in the warned area. Between 2 and 3 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts of 0.5 to 1.5 inches are possible in the warned area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... Santa Rosa, Rohnert Park, Windsor, Sebastopol, Cotati, Larkfield-Wikiup, South Santa Rosa Cdp, Forestville and Graton. - 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. 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.