Station Name: SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA
Station Type: Other
Data Source: National Data Buoy Center

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet

Nearest Address:
Offshore
San Francisco, CA 94121
San Francisco County

GPS Coordinates: 37.754, -122.839

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 14 at 12:04PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 12:04 PM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and long shore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon 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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 15 at 4:43AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 4:43 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and long shore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...From Friday afternoon 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.

Fire Weather Watch issued May 14 at 10:24AM PDT until May 18 at 8:00PM PDT by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Thu May 14, 2026, 10:24 AM
Expires: Fri May 15, 2026, 5:00 PM

The National Weather Service in Sacramento has issued a Fire Weather Watch for gusty winds and low humidity, which is in effect from late Friday night through Monday evening. * Winds...North winds 15 to 25 mph. Gusts 35 to 45 mph, locally up to 50 mph around the Delta. * Humidity...Daytime minimum humidities of 9 to 15%. * Highest Threat...Along the Interstate 5 corridor in the Sacramento Valley. Strongest winds are expected Sunday into Monday. * 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 Fire Weather Watch means that critical fire weather conditions are forecast to occur. Listen for later forecasts and possible Red Flag Warnings.