Water Temperature of San Francisco Bay in San Rafael, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Wednesday, July 22, 2026, 1:00 PM PDT
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Local Points of Interest
Richmond, CAStation Name: SAN FRANCISCO BAY A RICHMOND-SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov
Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet
Nearest Address:
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
San Rafael, CA 94801
Marin County
GPS Coordinates: 37.93527778, -122.4463889
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Weather for San Rafael, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Wed
H: 77°F
L: 61°F

Thu
H: 71°F
L: 56°F

Fri
H: 72°F
L: 55°F

Sat
H: 72°F
L: 56°F

Sun
H: 71°F
L: 57°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.3 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1 μg/m3
Ozone: 58 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 8:06 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:45 AM - 5:15 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
2:40 PM - 4:10 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 8:53AM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 8:53 AM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...A moderate chop expected. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 8:30PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 8:30 PM
Expires: Thu July 23, 2026, 4:30 AM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt and a moderate chop expected. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Small Craft Advisory issued July 22 at 3:10PM PDT until July 23 at 9:00PM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Wed July 22, 2026, 3:10 PM
Expires: Wed July 22, 2026, 11:15 PM
* WHAT...West winds 10 to 15 kt with frequent gusts to 25 kt and a moderate chop expected. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge. * WHEN...From 3 PM to 9 PM PDT Thursday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid navigating in hazardous conditions.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.07 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.06 μg/m3
Ozone: 51.83 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:28 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 23 mins
Moon Transit: 8:06 PM
Moonset: 12:26 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 55.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
2:45 AM - 5:15 AM7:36 PM - 10:06 PM
Minor Periods
2:40 PM - 4:10 PM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.25 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 56.25 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:27 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 21 mins
Moon Transit: 8:54 PM
Moonset: 12:57 AM
Moon Phase: First Quarter
Moon Illumination: 66.1%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
3:31 AM - 6:01 AM8:24 PM - 10:54 PM
Minor Periods
3:41 PM - 5:11 PM12:27 AM - 1:57 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.23 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.7 μg/m3
Ozone: 50.5 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:26 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 19 mins
Moon Transit: 9:44 PM
Moonset: 1:33 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 76.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
4:20 AM - 6:50 AM9:14 PM - 11:44 PM
Minor Periods
4:40 PM - 6:10 PM1:03 AM - 2:33 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.44 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.77 μg/m3
Ozone: 48.38 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:25 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 18 mins
Moon Transit: 10:35 PM
Moonset: 2:17 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 85.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
5:11 AM - 7:41 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
5:36 PM - 7:06 PM1:47 AM - 3:17 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 4.92 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 0.85 μg/m3
Ozone: 44.96 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 1:16 PM
Sunset: 8:24 PM
Daylight: 14 hrs 16 mins
Moon Transit: 11:27 PM
Moonset: 3:06 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 92.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
6:02 AM - 8:32 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
6:25 PM - 7:55 PM2:36 AM - 4:06 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
