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

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 15 at 2:34PM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 2:34 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and longshore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind and wave conditions will impact beaches and water activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, and tide pooling. Rough seas can sweep up the beach and over rocks and jetties, pulling people into a cold turbulent ocean. Rip currents will be stronger than normal and long shore currents can move people and items in the water quickly away from the point of entry. Local beach and cliff erosion is possible. Water temperatures will also cool rapidly due to strong upwelling conditions during this time. Large tidal swings can cutoff access to beach walkers.

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.

Beach Hazards Statement issued May 16 at 4:14AM PDT until May 18 at 9:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:14 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Strong northerly winds will generate very rough conditions at area beaches along with strong rip and longshore currents. * WHERE...Greatest impacts will be along west facing beaches of the Pacific coastline. * WHEN...Through Monday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous wind and wave conditions will impact beaches and water activities such as swimming, surfing, boating, and tide pooling. Rough seas can sweep up the beach and over rocks and jetties, pulling people into a cold turbulent ocean. Rip currents will be stronger than normal and long shore currents can move people and items in the water quickly away from the point of entry. Local beach and cliff erosion is possible. Water temperatures will also cool rapidly due to strong upwelling conditions during this time. Large tidal swings can cutoff access to beach walkers.

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.

Wind Advisory issued May 16 at 12:35AM PDT until May 17 at 5:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:35 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 12:45 PM

* WHAT...Northwest winds 15 to 30 mph with gusts up to 45 mph expected, with local gusts up to 55 mph. * WHERE...Southern Monterey Bay and the Big Sur Coast, San Francisco, Coastal North Bay Including Point Reyes National Seashore, and San Francisco Peninsula Coast. * WHEN...From 11 AM this morning to 5 AM PDT Sunday. * IMPACTS...Gusty winds will blow around unsecured objects. Tree limbs could be blown down and a few power outages may result. Blowing and drifting sand at the beaches and coastal roads.

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

Coastal Flood Advisory issued May 15 at 2:34PM PDT until May 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Fri May 15, 2026, 2:34 PM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 5:00 AM

* WHAT...Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM Saturday to 3 AM PDT 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: 0.9 ft above normal (6.76 ft MLLW) at 11:31 PM Saturday 5/16 1.0 ft above normal (6.80 ft MLLW) at 12:17 AM Monday 5/18 0.8 ft above normal (6.66 ft MLLW) at 1:07 AM Tuesday 5/19 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 May 16 at 4:14AM PDT until May 19 at 3:00AM PDT by NWS San Francisco CA

Effective: Sat May 16, 2026, 4:14 AM
Expires: Sat May 16, 2026, 3:00 PM

* WHAT...Up to 1.0 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. * WHERE...Bayshore locations along the San Pablo Bay. * WHEN...From 10 PM this evening to 3 AM PDT 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: 0.9 ft above normal (6.76 ft MLLW) at 11:31 PM Saturday 5/16 1.0 ft above normal (6.80 ft MLLW) at 12:17 AM Monday 5/18 0.8 ft above normal (6.66 ft MLLW) at 1:07 AM Tuesday 5/19 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.