FZUS56 KMTR 092304 CWFMTR Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026 Central California Coast from Point Arena to Point Piedras Blancas out to 60 NM, including Monterey Bay, Greater Farallones, and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries 304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026 .Synopsis for the Central California Coast and Bays Including the Monterey Bay...Greater Farallones...and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries... Fresh to strong northwest breezes prevail across the coastal waters today. A low pressure system will then approach from the west bringing rain and a slight chance of thunderstorms to the coastal waters and bays Tuesday through Wednesday. Gale force gusts are possible on Tuesday in the waters south of the Golden Gate, especially along the Central Coast. Elevated seas return Friday and rain chances and return by Sunday.
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
TONIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
E wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
NE wind 10 to 15 kt, backing to N after midnight. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
WED
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft, building to 11 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 12 ft at 16 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 10 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 11 seconds and NW 12 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY EVENING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 8 seconds and W 9 ft at 14 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then rain likely with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
SE wind 10 to 15 kt, veering to NW after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 8 seconds and NW 7 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely.
WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and NW 8 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft, building to 9 to 13 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 12 seconds and NW 12 ft at 17 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 13 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 12 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
S wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then rain likely with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
S wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW around 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 7 ft at 12 seconds. Rain with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
FRI
NW wind around 15 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft, building to 9 to 12 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 11 seconds and NW 11 ft at 17 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 12 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 8 seconds and NW 11 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
S wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 8 ft at 14 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Showers in the morning, then rain in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
S wind 20 to 25 kt, becoming SW 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: S 7 ft at 9 seconds and NW 7 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. Rain.
WED
W wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 12 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 8 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
FRI
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft, building to 8 to 11 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 12 seconds and NW 11 ft at 14 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 11 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming E 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
SE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and W 8 ft at 13 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then rain likely with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
E wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 10 seconds and NW 6 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. Rain likely.
WED
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 9 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 10 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain in the evening.
THU
N wind around 10 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds.
FRI
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: W 10 ft at 16 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 9 seconds and W 10 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
TONIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to E after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
SE wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
SE wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming S 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
WED
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: S 2 ft at 7 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
FRI
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 15 seconds and W 8 ft at 17 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 10 seconds and NW 8 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
.....SAN FRANCISCO BAR/FOURFATHOM BANK FORECAST.....
IN THE DEEP WATER CHANNEL...Mixed seas of 4 to 6 feet at 13 seconds.
ACROSS THE BAR...Swell can be more than twice as high across the bar than surrounding waters. Waves are also more prone to break, particularly during strong ebb currents. Maximum ebb current of 0.8 kt at 10:50 PM Monday and 1.8 kt at 10:41 AM Tuesday.
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming S 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
S wind 15 to 20 kt. Gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 3 ft at 7 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: S 5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 6 ft at 12 seconds. Rain with a slight chance of tstms.
WED
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 5 ft at 9 seconds and NW 6 ft at 12 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the morning. Rain likely.
WED NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 7 seconds and NW 6 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds.
FRI
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 15 seconds and W 8 ft at 17 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 17 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM-
304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM PST THIS EVENING...
...GALE WATCH IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH WEDNESDAY MORNING...
TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
TUE
S wind 15 to 20 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: S 4 ft at 5 seconds and W 7 ft at 14 seconds. Rain.
TUE NIGHT
S wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 10 seconds and W 7 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of tstms in the evening. Rain.
WED
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 7 ft at 10 seconds and NW 7 ft at 11 seconds. Rain likely, mainly in the morning.
WED NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 7 seconds and NW 7 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU NIGHT
N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
FRI
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 15 seconds and NW 8 ft at 17 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming N 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: SW 3 ft at 9 seconds and NW 8 ft at 17 seconds. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms.
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge- 304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
TONIGHT
E wind around 5 kt. A slight chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Rain likely in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
E wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming SE 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
WED
S wind 10 to 15 kt. A slight chance of tstms. Rain likely in the morning, then showers likely in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of rain in the evening. Patchy fog.
THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Patchy fog in the morning.
THU NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Patchy fog after midnight.
FRI
W wind around 5 kt, rising to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt. A chance of rain after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge- 304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
TONIGHT
NE wind around 5 kt, veering to E after midnight. A slight chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
SE wind around 5 kt, veering to S in the afternoon. Rain likely in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
SE wind 5 to 10 kt. Showers with a slight chance of tstms in the evening, then rain likely after midnight.
WED
SW wind around 10 kt. Rain likely with a slight chance of tstms.
WED NIGHT
SW wind 5 to 10 kt, easing to around 5 kt after midnight. A chance of rain in the evening. Patchy fog after midnight.
THU
N wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Areas of fog in the morning.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. Patchy fog after midnight.
FRI
SW wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. Patchy fog in the morning.
FRI NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to S after midnight. A chance of rain after midnight. Winds and waves higher in and near tstms.
Monterey Bay- 304 PM PST Mon Feb 9 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE TUESDAY NIGHT...
TONIGHT
NE wind around 5 kt, veering to SE after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of rain after midnight.
TUE
S wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. Rain likely in the morning, then showers with a slight chance of tstms in the afternoon.
TUE NIGHT
S wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 10 seconds and W 4 ft at 13 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Showers in the evening, then rain after midnight.
WED
SW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 10 seconds and NW 5 ft at 11 seconds. A slight chance of tstms. Showers likely in the morning, then a chance of rain in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 2 ft at 8 seconds and NW 5 ft at 11 seconds. A chance of rain.
THU
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of rain in the morning.
THU NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming N 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds.
FRI
N wind around 5 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 16 seconds.
FRI NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming N after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: SW 4 ft at 12 seconds and W 6 ft at 16 seconds. Winds and seas higher in and near tstms. Locally lower winds and seas across sheltered portions of the bay.
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