Station Name: SAN FRANCISCO BAY A RICHMOND-SAN RAFAEL BRIDGE CA
Data Source: Water Data - usgc.gov

Elevation Above Sea Level: 0 feet / 0 meters

Nearest Address:
Richmond-San Rafael Bridge
San Rafael, CA 94801
Marin County

GPS Coordinates: 37.93527778, -122.4463889

Nearby Water Temperatures

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 2 at 10:40PM PST until November 4 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun November 2, 2025, 10:40 PM
Expires: Tue November 4, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in favored locations. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Tuesday to 2 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. 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 0.7 ft above normal (6.6 ft MLLW) at 9:42 AM Tuesday, 1.0 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 10:18 AM Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 10:58 AM Thursday, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 11:42 AM Friday, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 12:31 PM Saturday. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectfully.

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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 10:40PM PST until November 8 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun November 2, 2025, 10:40 PM
Expires: Tue November 4, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...For the Beach Hazards Statement, a long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in favored locations. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco and Monterey Bay. * WHEN...For the Beach Hazards Statement, through late Monday night. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 8 AM Tuesday to 2 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers. 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 0.7 ft above normal (6.6 ft MLLW) at 9:42 AM Tuesday, 1.0 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 10:18 AM Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 10:58 AM Thursday, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 11:42 AM Friday, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 12:31 PM Saturday. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectfully.

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. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Wind Advisory issued November 3 at 11:58AM PST until November 5 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Mon November 3, 2025, 11:58 AM
Expires: Tue November 4, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Southerly winds 25 to 35 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected. * WHERE...The Bay Area, North Bay, Santa Cruz Mountains, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Isolated gusts to 55 mph possible along North Bay coastal areas and ridgetops Wednesday morning as the cold front passes through. Wind gusts may exceed 60 mph in the regions higher peaks.

Winds this strong can make driving difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. Use extra caution. Secure loose outdoor objects that could be blown around or damaged by the wind.

Beach Hazards Statement issued November 2 at 10:40PM PST until November 4 at 3:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun November 2, 2025, 10:40 PM
Expires: Tue November 4, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...A long period northwesterly swell will result in an increased risk for sneaker waves and rip currents and breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet with the highest waves up to 20 feet in favored locations. * WHERE...Pacific Coast beaches. * WHEN...From 7 AM PDT this morning through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Sneaker waves can unexpectedly run significantly farther up the beach than normal, including over rocks and jetties. Rip currents are typically more frequent and stronger in the vicinity of jetties, inlets, and piers.

Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions.

Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 2 at 10:40PM PST until November 8 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sun November 2, 2025, 10:40 PM
Expires: Tue November 4, 2025, 3:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to 1.2 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 8 AM Tuesday to 2 PM PST Saturday. * 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 0.7 ft above normal (6.6 ft MLLW) at 9:42 AM Tuesday, 1.0 ft above normal (6.9 ft MLLW) at 10:18 AM Wednesday, 1.2 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 10:58 AM Thursday, 1.1 ft above normal (7.0 ft MLLW) at 11:42 AM Friday, and 0.9 ft above normal (6.7 ft MLLW) at 12:31 PM Saturday. High tide timing varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the coast and throughout the Bay respectfully.

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.

Wind Advisory issued November 3 at 2:00PM PST until November 5 at 4:00PM PST by NWS Sacramento CA

Effective: Mon November 3, 2025, 2:00 PM
Expires: Tue November 4, 2025, 6:00 AM

* WHAT...Southerly winds 15 to 25 mph with gusts 30 to 50 mph expected. * WHERE...Carquinez Strait and Delta, Sacramento Valley, and Northeast Foothills. * WHEN...From 10 PM Tuesday to 4 PM PST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...Gusty southerly winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result.

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