Water Temperature of San Francisco Bay in San Mateo, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, March 4, 2020, 11:45 PM PST
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Local Points of Interest
San Mateo-Hayward Bridge; Foster City, CA; Burlingame, CA; Hayward, CAStation Name: SAN FRANCISCO BAY 2.8 MI N OF SAN MATEO BRIDGE CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
San Francisco Bay
San Mateo, CA 94401
San Mateo County
GPS Coordinates: 37.63078889, -122.2432
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Weather for San Mateo, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Sun
H: 57°F
L: 49°F

Mon
H: 56°F
L: 47°F

Tue
H: 51°F
L: 41°F

Wed
H: 54°F
L: 44°F

Thu
H: 54°F
L: 49°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.65 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.15 μg/m3
Ozone: 68 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 1:13 AM
Moonset: 8:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM8:44 AM - 11:14 AM
Minor Periods
6:16 PM - 7:46 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 1:43PM PST until January 5 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * 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: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. These predictions include up to 1 foot 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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:43PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period northwesterly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 20 feet can be expected * WHERE...Pacific Coast from Sonoma County to Monterey County including the Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, from Sunday morning through 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves.
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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 9:36PM PST until January 5 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Areas adjacent to the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * 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: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. 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.
Beach Hazards Statement issued January 4 at 1:43PM PST until January 4 at 10:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period northwesterly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 20 feet can be expected. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PST Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM PST this morning through 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. These predictions include up to 1 foot 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. 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 1:43PM PST until January 5 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 1:43 PM
Expires: Sun January 4, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, long period northwesterly swell will result in strong rip currents, sneaker waves, and breaking waves of up to 20 feet can be expected. * WHERE...San Francisco. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 3 PM PST Monday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, from 6 AM PST this morning through 10 PM PST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Dangerous conditions are forecast along the shoreline. Hazards include sneaker waves, strong rip currents, and large breaking waves. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tidal gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. These predictions include up to 1 foot 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. 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.
Coastal Flood Advisory issued January 4 at 9:36PM PST until January 5 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Sun January 4, 2026, 9:36 PM
Expires: Mon January 5, 2026, 5:45 AM
* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Parts of San Francisco adjacent to San Francisco Bay. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST Monday. * 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: 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:08 PM Monday 1/5. 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: 7.63 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 77.04 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:04 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 40 mins
Moon Transit: 1:13 AM
Moonset: 8:46 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 98.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:43 AM - 3:13 AM8:44 AM - 11:14 AM
Minor Periods
6:16 PM - 7:46 PM8:16 AM - 9:46 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 12.17 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.35 μg/m3
Ozone: 70.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:05 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 41 mins
Moon Transit: 2:10 AM
Moonset: 9:23 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 93.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
1:40 AM - 4:10 AM9:39 AM - 12:09 AM
Minor Periods
7:29 PM - 8:59 PM8:53 AM - 10:23 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 25.43 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.66 μg/m3
Ozone: 45.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:06 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 3:01 AM
Moonset: 9:53 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 87.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:31 AM - 5:01 AM10:30 AM - 1:00 PM
Minor Periods
8:38 PM - 10:08 PM9:23 AM - 10:53 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 19.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 3.8 μg/m3
Ozone: 55.92 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 42 mins
Moon Transit: 3:48 AM
Moonset: 10:18 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 78.6%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:18 AM - 5:48 AM11:15 AM - 1:45 PM
Minor Periods
9:43 PM - 11:13 PM9:48 AM - 11:18 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 6.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.39 μg/m3
Ozone: 78.85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:15 AM
Sunset: 5:07 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 43 mins
Moon Transit: 4:32 AM
Moonset: 10:42 AM
Moon Phase: Waning Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 68.7%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:02 AM - 6:32 AM11:57 AM - 2:27 PM
Minor Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM10:12 AM - 11:42 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
