Station 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

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 9:45PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:45 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and longshore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind and wave conditions will impact beaches and water activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, and tide pooling. Rough seas can sweep up the beach and over rocks and jetties, pulling people into a cold turbulent ocean. Rip currents will be stronger than normal and long shore currents can move people and items in the water quickly away from the point of entry. Local beach and cliff erosion is possible. Water temperatures will also cool rapidly due to strong upwelling conditions during this time. Large tidal swings can cutoff access to beach walkers.

Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 9:36PM PDT until May 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph, with local gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...Until 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting sand.

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

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 16 at 9:45PM PDT until May 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 9:45 PM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 7:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT Tuesday. * 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: 0.9 ft above normal (6.76 ft MLLW) at 11:31 PM Saturday 5/16 1.0 ft above normal (6.80 ft MLLW) at 12:17 AM Monday 5/18 0.8 ft above normal (6.66 ft MLLW) at 1:07 AM Tuesday 5/19 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.

Red Flag Warning issued May 16 at 11:44AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 11:44 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 4:00 PM

* Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%. Overnight maximum relative humidities of 20 to 55%. * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected tonight through Sunday. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.

Red Flag Warning issued May 17 at 1:27AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Sun May 17, 2026, 1:27 AM
Expires: Sun May 17, 2026, 5:00 PM

* Winds...North winds 20 to 30 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta and the western Sacramento Valley. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 7 to 15%. Overnight maximum relative humidities of 20 to 55%. * Highest Threat...Along and west of the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected today. * Impacts...The combination of gusty winds and low humidity can cause fire to rapidly grow in size and intensity. Outdoor burning is not recommended.

A Red Flag Warning means that critical fire weather conditions are either occurring now, or will shortly. A combination of strong winds, low relative humidity, and warm temperatures can contribute to extreme fire behavior.