FZUS56 KMTR 162140 CWFMTR Coastal Waters Forecast for California National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area 240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 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 240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .Synopsis for the Central California Coast and Bays Including the Monterey Bay...Greater Farallones...and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries... High pressure over Eastern Pacific and a trough of low pressure along the California Coast will maintain gentle to moderate northerly breezes through Friday night. A cold front will sweep through increasing winds to become strong across the northern outer waters Saturday and Sunday. Moderate to fresh northwesterly breezes Monday will diminish and back to become westerly Tuesday. Moderate seas will prevail through Saturday, building to become rough across the outer waters Saturday through Tuesday. Light rain is expected Monday into Tuesday.
Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 25 kt after midnight. Seas around 5 ft, building to 6 to 7 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
N wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SUN
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas around 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
MON
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas around 9 ft, subsiding to 7 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: W 9 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
MON NIGHT
W wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 8 to 10 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 15 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers.
TUE
NE wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 10 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 14 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
TUE NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
WED
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 8 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 10 seconds and S 6 ft at 15 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds.
Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 25 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SUN
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds.
MON
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
MON NIGHT
W wind around 10 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 5 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
TUE
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to NE in the afternoon. Seas 9 to 11 ft. Wave Detail: NW 11 ft at 13 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
TUE NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
WED
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and S 5 ft at 15 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds and SW 5 ft at 14 seconds.
Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos 10-60 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and SW 5 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas around 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds.
MON
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 5 ft at 15 seconds.
MON NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas around 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 16 seconds. Showers likely after midnight.
TUE
W wind around 10 kt, backing to S in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 10 ft at 13 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds. Showers likely, mainly in the morning.
TUE NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
WED
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers in the morning.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds.
Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas 10-60 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SUN
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 12 seconds and SW 4 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas around 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
MON
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas around 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 12 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds.
MON NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 16 seconds. Showers likely after midnight.
TUE
W wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 14 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds. Showers likely.
TUE NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 9 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 4 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
WED
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 9 ft, subsiding to 7 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 4 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 11 seconds and S 5 ft at 14 seconds.
Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH SATURDAY EVENING...
TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 15 to 25 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
SUN
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 8 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds.
MON
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
MON NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft, building to 6 to 8 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 12 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
TUE
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to N in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 13 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
TUE NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds.
WED
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 5 ft at 15 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds.
Coastal Waters from Point Reyes to Pigeon Point California out to 10 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
MON
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
MON NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming W 5 to 10 kt after midnight. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
TUE
NE wind around 5 kt, veering to S in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 13 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
TUE NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
WED
NW wind around 5 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and SW 4 ft at 14 seconds.
.....SAN FRANCISCO BAR/FOURFATHOM BANK FORECAST.....
IN THE DEEP WATER CHANNEL...Mixed seas of 2 to 4 ft at 14 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 2.2 kt at 08:02 PM Friday and 0.7 kt at 10:43 AM Saturday.
Coastal Waters from Pigeon Point to Point Pinos California out to 10 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 8 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds.
SUN
NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 10 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
MON
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds.
MON NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
TUE
E wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to S in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 8 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 13 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
TUE NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to N after midnight. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
WED
NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers in the afternoon.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and SW 4 ft at 14 seconds.
Coastal Waters from Point Pinos to Point Piedras Blancas California out to 10 NM-
240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.
SAT
N wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.
SAT NIGHT
N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 16 seconds.
SUN
N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds.
SUN NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 7 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
MON
NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 11 seconds and SW 4 ft at 15 seconds.
MON NIGHT
NW wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: W 6 ft at 12 seconds and SW 4 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight.
TUE
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon. Seas 6 to 7 ft, building to 7 to 9 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 14 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
TUE NIGHT
NE wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers.
WED
NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW around 5 kt in the afternoon. Seas 7 to 8 ft, subsiding to 5 to 7 ft in the afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers.
WED NIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers in the evening.
San Pablo Bay, Suisun Bay, the West Delta and the San Francisco Bay north of the Bay Bridge- 240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
SW wind around 5 kt this evening, becoming light and variable, then becoming SW around 5 kt late.
SAT
N wind around 5 kt, backing to SW in the afternoon.
SAT NIGHT
SW wind around 5 kt.
SUN
SW wind around 5 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon.
SUN NIGHT
W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight.
MON
W wind 15 to 20 kt.
MON NIGHT
W wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt after midnight. A chance of showers after midnight.
TUE
S wind around 5 kt, backing to NE around 5 kt in the afternoon. A chance of showers.
TUE NIGHT
NW wind around 5 kt.
WED
W wind around 5 kt.
WED NIGHT
W wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW after midnight.
San Francisco Bay South of the Bay Bridge- 240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026
TONIGHT
NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W late this evening, then becoming light and variable after midnight. .SAT...N wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt. .SUN...SW wind around 5 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. .SUN NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. .MON...W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. .MON NIGHT...W wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. A chance of showers after midnight. .TUE...SE wind around 5 kt, veering to W around 5 kt in the afternoon. A chance of showers. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming W after midnight. .WED...SE wind around 5 kt, veering to W in the afternoon. .WED NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt.
Monterey Bay- 240 PM PDT Fri Oct 16 2026 .TONIGHT...W wind around 5 kt, veering to NE late this evening and overnight. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: NW 2 ft at 7 seconds. .SAT...NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas around 3 ft. Wave Detail: W 3 ft at 7 seconds. .SAT NIGHT...W wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to N after midnight. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 9 seconds. .SUN...N wind around 5 kt, becoming W 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 17 seconds. .SUN NIGHT...NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. .MON...NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. .MON NIGHT...NW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 16 seconds. A chance of showers after midnight. .TUE...E wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming SW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 14 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers. .TUE NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt, veering to NE after midnight. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 13 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds. A chance of showers. .WED...NE wind 5 to 10 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds. A chance of showers. .WED NIGHT...NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 11 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. Locally lower winds and seas across sheltered portions of the bay.
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