Water Temperature of San Francisco Bay in Richmond, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Friday, January 2, 2026, 5:36 AM PST
Today's Tides
Low: January 2, 4:02 AM, 3.1 ft
High: January 2, 9:55 AM, 7.3 ft
Low: January 2, 5:22 PM, -1.6 ft
Temperature Locations
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Local Points of Interest
Long Wharf; Point Richmond, CA; Point Molate Beach; Keller Beach; Miller/Knox Regional ShorelineStation Name: Richmond
Data Source: NOAA Tides and Currents
Elevation Above Sea Level: -3 feet
Sensor Depth: -4 feet
Nearest Address:
Standard Oil Pier
Richmond, CA 94801
Contra Costa County
GPS Coordinates: 37.928299, -122.400002
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Weather for Richmond, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Fri
H: 60°F
L: 52°F

Sat
H: 56°F
L: 53°F

Sun
H: 55°F
L: 51°F

Mon
H: 55°F
L: 50°F

Tue
H: 55°F
L: 48°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.95 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 74 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:36 AM - 9:06 AM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM6:34 AM - 8:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 1 at 1:20PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:20 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 5:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shoreline, Monterey Bay shoreline, and the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.2 ft above normal (8.0 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.8 ft above normal (7.6 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Wind Advisory issued January 1 at 1:16PM PST until January 3 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 1:16 PM
Expires: Thu January 1, 2026, 10:15 PM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Central Coast, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, North Bay Interior Mountains, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and East Bay Hills. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Wind Advisory issued January 1 at 9:18PM PST until January 3 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 9:18 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 6:00 AM
* WHAT...South winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...The Central Coast, The Salinas and Carmel Valleys and Hollister Area, The Marin Hills, Western Sonoma County Hills, The Santa Cruz Mountains, San Francisco, North Bay Interior Mountains, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, San Francisco Peninsula Coast, and East Bay Hills. * WHEN...From 1 PM Friday to 1 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.
Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 1 at 11:01PM PST until January 2 at 7:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Friday and Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will likely be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.2 ft above normal (8.0 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 1 at 11:01PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Friday and Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will likely be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.2 ft above normal (8.0 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Warning issued January 1 at 11:01PM PST until January 3 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding expected due to high astronomical tides and storm surge. Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways during the morning high tide Friday and Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2.0 ft inundation is possible. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, from 7 AM Friday to 2 PM PST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 2 PM Saturday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads will be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will likely be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.2 ft above normal (8.0 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. If travel is required, do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 1 at 11:01PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Thu January 1, 2026, 11:01 PM
Expires: Fri January 2, 2026, 7:00 AM
* WHAT...Up to 2.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County including the Monterey Bay. * WHEN...Until 2 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with some road closures expected. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 2.2 ft above normal (8.0 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 2.5 ft above normal (8.3 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.9 ft above normal (7.7 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include up to 1.3 feet of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively.
If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 14.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.26 μg/m3
Ozone: 64.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM6:36 AM - 9:06 AM
Minor Periods
3:44 PM - 5:14 PM6:34 AM - 8:04 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.97 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.43 μg/m3
Ozone: 75.08 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moon Transit: 12:10 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM7:42 AM - 10:12 AM
Minor Periods
4:59 PM - 6:29 PM7:32 AM - 9:02 AM
Action Rating: 6 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.74 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.1 μg/m3
Ozone: 73.76 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 38 mins
Moon Transit: 1:13 AM
Moonset: 8:48 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM8:43 AM - 11:13 AM
Minor Periods
6:16 PM - 7:46 PM8:18 AM - 9:48 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.41 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.41 μg/m3
Ozone: 63.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 39 mins
Moon Transit: 2:11 AM
Moonset: 9:24 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:41 AM - 4:11 AM9:38 AM - 12:08 AM
Minor Periods
7:29 PM - 8:59 PM8:54 AM - 10:24 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 35.15 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.23 μg/m3
Ozone: 28.23 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 3:02 AM
Moonset: 9:54 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:32 AM - 5:02 AM10:28 AM - 12:58 AM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM9:24 AM - 10:54 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
