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Showers and Storms in the East; Dangerously Hot and Dry in the West

A front will bring scattered showers and storms to portions of the Central and Eastern US. Severe storms are expected in parts of the Great Plains and Ozarks today. Meanwhile, dangerous heat will intensify across the Desert Southwest and Intermountain West. Elevated wildfire conditions will develop across portions of the Northern/Central Plains and air quality issues will persist in the Northwest. Read More >

Coastal Waters Forecast for Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm (PZZ540) (Text-Only)
NWS Forecast for: Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm (PZZ540)
Issued by: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area/Monterey, CA
Last Update: 209 AM PDT Thu Aug 6 2026		Print

Today: S wind around 5 kt, veering to W early this afternoon, veering to NW late. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy dense fog this morning.

Tonight: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas around 3 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds.

Fri: NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 3 to 4 ft. Wave detail: NW 3 ft at 6 seconds and SW 2 ft at 13 seconds. Patchy dense fog in the morning.

Fri Night: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 12 seconds.

Sat: NW wind 5 to 10 kt, rising to 10 to 15 kt in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds.

Sat Night: NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 2 ft at 17 seconds.

Sun: NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 16 seconds.

Sun Night: NW wind 20 to 25 kt, easing to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 9 ft. Wave detail: NW 8 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Mon: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 7 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 15 seconds.

Mon Night: NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave detail: NW 6 ft at 9 seconds and S 2 ft at 14 seconds.






Zone Forecast: Coastal Waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes California out to 10 nm (PZZ540)

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