Marine forecast
Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60, CA
- current wind
- 5 kt W
- Gusts
- 6 kt
- Seas
- 7.2 ft
- Period
- 14 sec
- Air
- 56°F
Observed Tue 11:54 AM | PZZ570
- Gusts now
- 6 kt
- Seas now
- 7.2 ft · 14 sec
- Air
- 56°F
- Water
- 55°F
- 72-hr peak
- 13 kt
In brief
At 11:54 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station ANVC1 (Arena Cove, CA, 33 miles away) measured wind from the W at 5 kt, gusting to 6 kt; buoy 46214 measured seas of 7.2 ft. The NWS forecast for Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60, CA issued at 8:30 am PDT on Oct 13, 2026 reads, for today: “N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft.”
Source: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 17 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 8 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 6 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 6 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 6 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 12 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 10 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | N wind 10 to 15 kt, rising to 15 to 20 kt after midnight. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 7 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat Night | NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 8 to 10 ft. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 8 seconds and S 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 11:54 AM | 5 kt W | 6 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 10:54 AM | 0 kt | 2 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 9:54 AM | 0 kt | 0 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 8:54 AM | 4 kt E | 5 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 7:54 AM | 7 kt E | 9 kt | — | 56°F |
| Tue 6:54 AM | 8 kt E | 9 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 5:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 7 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 4:54 AM | 3 kt N | 5 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 3:54 AM | 3 kt E | 5 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 2:54 AM | 4 kt ENE | 6 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 1:54 AM | 3 kt ENE | 6 kt | — | 55°F |
| Tue 12:54 AM | 3 kt E | 6 kt | — | 55°F |
Observed Tue 11:54 AM at NDBC buoy ANVC1 (Arena Cove, CA), 32.7 miles away. Seas from buoy 46214 (Point Reyes, CA (029)), 44.5 miles away, at Tue 11:56 AM.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60 today?
Today: N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning and afternoon. Seas 7 to 9 ft. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 4 ft at 17 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ570 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 10-60 right now?
Seas are running 7.2 ft at a 14-second period, measured at NDBC buoy ANVC1 Tue 11:54 AM, 32.7 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 7.0 ft Tue 12 PM.
What is the water temperature at Point Arena to Point Reyes 10-60?
The nearest buoy read 55°F (13°C) at Tue 11:54 AM. Sea surface temperature at a single buoy can differ by several degrees from the water at a beach or in a shallow bay nearby.
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 PZZ570, 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 ANVC1, read Tue 11:54 AM. 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.