Water Temperature of San Francisco Bay in San Rafael, CA
Current Water Temperature
Measurement Time: Tuesday, February 17, 2026, 9:00 AM PST
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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
Nearby Water Temperatures
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Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito, CA (8.7 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (9 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (9.5 mi)
San Francisco Bay, Alameda, CA (13.8 mi)
Carquinez Strait, Martinez, CA (18.8 mi)
Suisun Bay, Concord, CA (23.7 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Mateo, CA (23.8 mi)
Pacific Ocean, San Francisco, CA (24.8 mi)
Drakes Bay, Inverness, CA (29 mi)
Redwood Creek, Redwood City, CA (32.3 mi)
San Francisco Bay, Menlo Park, CA (34.7 mi)
Weather for San Rafael, California
Current Weather

Five Day Weather Forecast

Tue
H: 55°F
L: 41°F

Wed
H: 49°F
L: 37°F

Thu
H: 51°F
L: 43°F

Fri
H: 46°F
L: 38°F

Sat
H: 54°F
L: 42°F
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 3.85 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.95 μg/m3
Ozone: 85 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 6:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 PM - 10:36 PM12:11 AM - 2:41 PM
Minor Periods
5:52 PM - 7:22 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Coastal Flood Advisory issued February 16 at 9:33PM PST until February 17 at 3:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Mon February 16, 2026, 9:33 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 3:00 PM
* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay Shore. * WHEN...Until 3 PM PST 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 1.2 ft above normal (7.1 ft MLLW) at 10:58 AM Tuesday. These predictions include up to 1.0 ft of storm surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and throughout 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.
Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 9:53AM PST until February 17 at 1:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 9:53 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected. * WHERE...Alameda County in northern California... Contra Costa County in northern California... San Francisco County in northern California... San Mateo County in northern California... Santa Clara County in northern California... Santa Cruz County in northern California... * Until 100 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 953 AM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Richmond, Antioch, Daly City, San Mateo, San Leandro, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon and Pleasanton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Flood Advisory issued February 17 at 2:34PM PST until February 17 at 5:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:34 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 5:00 PM
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall continues. * WHERE...Alameda County in northern California... Contra Costa County in northern California... San Francisco County in northern California... San Mateo County in northern California... Santa Clara County in northern California... Santa Cruz County in northern California... * Until 500 PM PST. * IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas. Overflowing poor drainage areas. Ponding of water in urban or other areas is occurring or is imminent. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS... - At 234 PM PST, Doppler radar and automated rain gauges indicated heavy rain due to thunderstorms. Overflowing poor drainage areas have already caused minor flooding in the advisory area. Between 0.5 and 2 inches of rain have fallen. - Additional rainfall amounts up to 1 inch are expected over the area. This additional rain will result in minor flooding. - Some locations that will experience flooding include... San Jose, San Francisco, Oakland, Fremont, Hayward, Sunnyvale, Concord, Santa Clara, Berkeley, Richmond, Antioch, Daly City, San Mateo, San Leandro, Livermore, Redwood City, Mountain View, Alameda, San Ramon and Pleasanton. - http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood deaths occur in vehicles.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 2:59AM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 2:59 AM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 11:00 AM
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 34 expected. * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, North Bay Interior Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result. Check with your local, city, or county officials for information on available warming centers. Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Cover or tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.
Cold Weather Advisory issued February 17 at 1:45PM PST until February 18 at 9:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA
Effective: Tue February 17, 2026, 1:45 PM
Expires: Tue February 17, 2026, 10:00 PM
* WHAT...Cold conditions with temperatures as low as 32 expected. * WHERE...Southern Salinas Valley/Arroyo Seco and Lake San Antonio, North Bay Interior Mountains, and North Bay Interior Valleys. * WHEN...From midnight tonight to 9 AM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Cold conditions will be hazardous to sensitive populations such as unhoused individuals. Prolonged exposure to the cold conditions will lead to hypothermia for people, pets, and livestock. Cold conditions may damage or kill sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation if appropriate precautions are not taken.
Ensure portable heaters are working properly and are used correctly to avoid sparking a fire indoors. Do not use generators or grills inside as carbon monoxide poisoning can result. Check with your local, city, or county officials for information on available warming centers. Be sure to dress in layers if outdoors. Make sure that pets and livestock have adequate food, unfrozen water, and warmth. Cover or tend to sensitive crops, plants, and vegetation.
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.49 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.27 μg/m3
Ozone: 83.72 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:51 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 54 mins
Moon Transit: 12:41 AM
Moonset: 6:22 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 0.0%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
8:06 PM - 10:36 PM12:11 AM - 2:41 PM
Minor Periods
5:52 PM - 7:22 PM6:40 AM - 8:10 AM
Action Rating: 5 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 5.67 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.05 μg/m3
Ozone: 82.28 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:52 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 56 mins
Moon Transit: 1:26 PM
Moonset: 7:29 PM
Moon Phase: New
Moon Illumination: 1.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:56 AM - 3:26 PM
Minor Periods
6:59 PM - 8:29 PM7:05 AM - 8:35 AM
Action Rating: 4 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 7.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 1.99 μg/m3
Ozone: 81.24 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:53 PM
Daylight: 10 hrs 58 mins
Moon Transit: 1:07 PM
Moonset: 8:37 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 5.2%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:37 AM - 3:07 PM12:37 AM - 3:07 PM
Minor Periods
8:07 PM - 9:37 PM7:29 AM - 8:59 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 9.64 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 2.79 μg/m3
Ozone: 65.88 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:54 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 1 mins
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 9:46 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 11.3%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
Minor Periods
9:16 PM - 10:46 PM7:54 AM - 9:24 AM
Action Rating: 2 out of 5
Weather Forecast
Air Quality
Nitrogen Dioxide: 42.03 μg/m3
Sulphur Dioxide: 4.68 μg/m3
Ozone: 29 μg/m3
Astronomical
Sun Transit: 12:23 AM
Sunset: 5:55 PM
Daylight: 11 hrs 3 mins
Moon Transit: 3:48 PM
Moonset: 10:58 PM
Moon Phase: Waxing Crescent
Moon Illumination: 19.4%
Best Times for Fishing or Hunting
Major Periods
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM3:18 PM - 5:48 PM
Minor Periods
10:28 PM - 11:58 PM8:21 AM - 9:51 AM
Action Rating: 3 out of 5
