Water Temperature of San Francisco Bay in San Rafael, CA

Current Water Temperature

54.3°F

Measurement Time: Tuesday, December 30, 2025, 1:00 PM PST

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Local Points of Interest

Richmond, CA

San Francisco Bay

Station 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

San Francisco Bay, Richmond, CA (2.6 mi)
San Francisco Bay, San Francisco, CA (7.6 mi)
Rodeo Pond, Sausalito, CA (8.3 mi)
Rodeo Lagoon, Sausalito, CA (8.5 mi)
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

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Five Day Weather Forecast

Sunny
Tue
H: 55°F
L: 45°F
Heavy rain
Wed
H: 53°F
L: 49°F
Heavy rain
Thu
H: 56°F
L: 50°F
Heavy rain
Fri
H: 58°F
L: 55°F
Moderate rain
Sat
H: 57°F
L: 54°F

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 1:23 PM
Moon Transit: 8:55 PM
Moonset: 3:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:25 AM - 5:55 AM
8:25 PM - 10:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:53 AM - 2:23 PM
2:50 AM - 4:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 30 at 4:05AM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 4:05 AM
Expires: Tue December 30, 2025, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shoreline, Monterey Bay shoreline, and the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.36 ft MLLW) at 7:51 AM Wednesday 12/31 1.7 ft above normal (7.55 ft MLLW) at 8:41 AM Thursday 1/1 1.8 ft above normal (7.66 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 1.8 ft above normal (7.63 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.6 ft above normal (7.42 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include 0.5 feet 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.


Coastal Flood Advisory issued December 30 at 2:08PM PST until January 4 at 2:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Tue December 30, 2025, 2:08 PM
Expires: Wed December 31, 2025, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to 1.8 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay shoreline, Monterey Bay shoreline, and the Pacific Coast. * WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 2 PM PST Sunday. * 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: 1.5 ft above normal (7.36 ft MLLW) at 7:51 AM Wednesday 12/31 1.7 ft above normal (7.55 ft MLLW) at 8:41 AM Thursday 1/1 1.8 ft above normal (7.66 ft MLLW) at 9:34 AM Friday 1/2 1.8 ft above normal (7.63 ft MLLW) at 10:26 AM Saturday 1/3 1.6 ft above normal (7.42 ft MLLW) at 11:18 AM Sunday 1/4 These predictions include 0.5 feet 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.


Tuesday, December 30, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Sunny
Average Temperature: 49.3°F
Average Humidity: 87%
Chance of Rain: 0%
Wind: 11.9 mph
UV Index: 0.3

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:12 AM
Sunset: 5:00 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 1:23 PM
Moon Transit: 8:55 PM
Moonset: 3:20 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 82.8%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

3:25 AM - 5:55 AM
8:25 PM - 10:55 PM

Minor Periods

12:53 AM - 2:23 PM
2:50 AM - 4:20 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Wednesday, December 31, 2025

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 50.5°F
Average Humidity: 85%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 10.7 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:25 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 35 mins
Moonrise: 2:09 PM
Moon Transit: 9:58 PM
Moonset: 4:39 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 90.5%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

4:25 AM - 6:55 AM
9:28 PM - 11:58 PM

Minor Periods

1:39 PM - 3:09 PM
4:09 AM - 5:39 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Thursday, January 1, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 53.1°F
Average Humidity: 97%
Chance of Rain: 89%
Wind: 12.8 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:13 AM
Sunset: 5:01 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 36 mins
Moonrise: 3:06 PM
Moon Transit: 11:04 PM
Moonset: 5:55 AM
Moon Phase: Waxing Gibbous
Moon Illumination: 96.0%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

5:30 AM - 8:00 AM
12:00 AM - 12:00 AM

Minor Periods

2:36 PM - 4:06 PM
5:25 AM - 6:55 AM

Action Rating: 2 out of 5

Friday, January 2, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Heavy rain
Average Temperature: 55.9°F
Average Humidity: 89%
Chance of Rain: 88%
Wind: 28.4 mph
UV Index: 0.1

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:02 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 4:14 PM
Moon Transit: 12:00 AM
Moonset: 7:04 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.2%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
6:36 AM - 9:06 AM

Minor Periods

3:44 PM - 5:14 PM
6:34 AM - 8:04 AM

Action Rating: 4 out of 5

Saturday, January 3, 2026

Weather Forecast

Conditions: Moderate rain
Average Temperature: 55.6°F
Average Humidity: 79%
Chance of Rain: 83%
Wind: 27.5 mph
UV Index: 0.4

Astronomical

Sunrise: 7:26 AM
Sun Transit: 12:14 AM
Sunset: 5:03 PM
Daylight: 9 hrs 37 mins
Moonrise: 5:29 PM
Moon Transit: 12:11 AM
Moonset: 8:02 AM
Moon Phase: Full
Moon Illumination: 99.9%

Best Times for Fishing or Hunting

Major Periods

12:00 AM - 12:00 AM
7:42 AM - 10:12 AM

Minor Periods

4:59 PM - 6:29 PM
7:32 AM - 9:02 AM

Action Rating: 6 out of 5

The times presented here are based upon the solunar theory, which is the idea that the movements of fish and other animals are affected by the location of the sun and moon. The major periods are believed to be the times of the greatest animal activity and occur when the moon is directly overhead or underfoot (lunar transits). The minor periods also see increased activity and occur when the moon is rising or setting. The strongest activity occurs during full or new moons, and the weakest during quarter or three quarter moons. This is indicated by the Action Rating.

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