Marine forecast
Point Arena to Point Reyes, CA
- current wind
- 10 kt WNW
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 7.2 ft
- Period
- 14 sec
- Air
- 57°F
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ540
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 7.2 ft · 14 sec
- Air
- 57°F
- 72-hr peak
- 10 kt
- Peak seas
- 4 ft
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46013 (BODEGA BAY - 48NM NW of San Francisco, CA, 18 miles away) measured wind from the WNW at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt; buoy 46214 measured seas of 7.2 ft. The NWS forecast for Point Arena to Point Reyes, CA issued at 8:30 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW late this morning, rising to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 10 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 5 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW late this morning, rising to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind around 5 kt, backing to W in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | NE wind around 5 kt, backing to NW in the afternoon. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 12 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind around 5 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: NW 4 ft at 11 seconds and SW 2 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 5 ft. Wave Detail: W 4 ft at 7 seconds and SW 2 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat | NW wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Sat Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 10 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
Issued Tue 8:30 AM by San Francisco Bay Area (product CWFMTR).
Recent buoy conditions
| Time | Wind | Gust | Seas | Water |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tue 12:10 PM | 10 kt WNW | 12 kt | — | — |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 8 kt WNW | 10 kt | 6.2 ft | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 4 kt NW | 8 kt | 5.6 ft | — |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | 5.6 ft | — |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt NW | 10 kt | 5.9 ft | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | 5.9 ft | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | 6.2 ft | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | 6.6 ft | — |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | 6.6 ft | — |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 10 kt NW | 12 kt | 6.6 ft | — |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 4 kt NW | 6 kt | 6.6 ft | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | 6.6 ft | — |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46013 (BODEGA BAY - 48NM NW of San Francisco, CA), 17.9 miles away. Seas from buoy 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)), 39.3 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Point Arena to Point Reyes today?
Today: N wind 5 to 10 kt, becoming NW late this morning, rising to 5 to 10 kt this afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Point Arena to Point Reyes?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ540 as of the last update on this page. Advisories can be issued at any time; check the current bulletin before leaving the dock.
How high are the waves at Point Arena to Point Reyes right now?
Seas are running 7.2 ft at a 14-second period, measured at NDBC buoy 46013 Tue 12:10 PM, 17.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 4.0 ft Tue 12 PM.
What do the wind speeds in knots mean?
One knot is 1.15 mph. The National Weather Service issues a small craft advisory for sustained winds of roughly 22–33 knots or hazardous seas, a gale warning at 34–47 knots, and a storm warning at 48 knots and above. Exact advisory thresholds vary by forecast office and by water body — a bay reaches dangerous chop at a lower wind speed than open ocean.
Where does this forecast come from?
The forecast text is the National Weather Service's own marine bulletin for zone PZZ540, issued by San Francisco Bay Area, reproduced in full. The wind and seas charts are drawn from the NWS gridded forecast for a point inside the zone. Observations come from the nearest reporting NDBC buoy. We are not affiliated with NOAA or the National Weather Service.
Forecast: NOAA/NWS product CWFMTR, issued Tue 8:30 AM. Observations: NOAA National Data Buoy Center station 46013, read Tue 12:10 PM. Retrieved Oct 13, 12:42 PM. Conditions offshore change faster than any page can be rebuilt, so check the current NWS bulletin and your own instruments before going out.