Heavy Precipitation Continues for the Northwest; Warmer Temperatures for the Center of the Nation

Atmospheric river of heavy precipitation, strong winds and high surf continues for the Northwest portion of the country. Meanwhile, warming temperatures are expected for the center of the nation where several record highs are in the forecast. Looking ahead into the weekend, a strong cold front is expected to sweep through the eastern two-thirds of the country with heavy rain and thunderstorms.
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5NM WSW San Francisco CA

Marine Point Forecast

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  • Today

    Rain

    Winds IncreasingS 21kt
    9-10ft

    Small Craft Advisory
    Small Craft Advisory

  • Tonight

    Rain Likely

    WNW 14kt
    8ft

    Small Craft Advisory
    Small Craft Advisory

  • Thursday

    Rain Likely

    W 14kt
    7ft

    Small Craft Advisory
    Small Craft Advisory

  • Thursday
    Night

    Chance Rain

    N 12kt
    5-6ft

    Small Craft Advisory
    Small Craft Advisory

  • Friday

    Sunny

    N 9kt
    5ft
  • Friday
    Night

    Mostly Clear

    N 6ktWinds Decreasing
    5ft
  • Saturday

    Mostly Sunny

    ENE 7kt
    3-4ft
  • Saturday
    Night

    Mostly Cloudy

    NNW 6kt
    3ft
  • Sunday

    Slight Chc Rain

    NE 8kt
    4ft

Associated Zone Forecast which includes this point

Last Update: 1:57 am PST Dec 6, 2023
Forecast Valid: 7am PST Dec 6, 2023-6pm PST Dec 12, 2023

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Detailed Forecast


Today
SSW wind 8 to 13 kt becoming S 16 to 21 kt in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as 27 kt. Rain, mainly after 10am. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft at 0 seconds and WNW 9 ft at 16 seconds. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Tonight
WNW wind 8 to 14 kt. Rain likely, mainly before 10pm. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft at 0 seconds and WNW 8 ft at 14 seconds. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Thursday
W wind 11 to 14 kt. Rain likely, mainly between 10am and 4pm. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft at 0 seconds and WNW 7 ft at 13 seconds. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Thursday Night
N wind 7 to 12 kt, with gusts as high as 18 kt. A chance of rain before 10pm. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and WNW 5 to 6 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Friday
N wind around 9 kt. Sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and WNW 5 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Friday Night
N wind around 6 kt becoming variable and less than 5 kt after midnight. Mostly clear. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and WNW 4 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Saturday
ENE wind around 7 kt becoming N in the afternoon. Mostly sunny. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and WNW 3 ft. Wind waves around 2 ft.
Saturday Night
NNW wind around 6 kt becoming NNE after midnight. Mostly cloudy. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and WNW 3 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.
Sunday
NE wind around 8 kt. A slight chance of rain. Mixed swell...WNW 1 ft and WNW 4 ft. Wind waves 1 to 2 ft.

.....SAN FRANCISCO BAR/FOURFATHOM BANK FORECAST..... IN THE DEEP WATER CHANNEL...Mixed seas of 9 to 11 ft at 18 seconds. ACROSS THE BAR...Mixed seas of 14 to 16 ft at 18 seconds. Maximum ebb current of 1.5 kt at 12:06 PM Wednesday and 1.4 kt at 11:45 PM Wednesday.

*Notices:

  1. This forecast is for a single location. For safety concerns, mariners should be aware of the weather over a larger area. Forecast information for a larger area can be found within the zone forecast and the NDFD graphics.
  2. The forecast conditions at a particular point may not exceed the criteria of a Small Craft Advisory, Gale, Storm etc. These watches/warnings/advisories are issued for the entire zone in which the point resides and mariners should act accordingly.
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Point Forecast: 37.73°N 122.51°W
Last Update: 1:57 am PST Dec 6, 2023
Forecast Valid: 7am PST Dec 6, 2023-6pm PST Dec 12, 2023
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