Marine forecast
Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60, CA
- current wind
- 10 kt NW
- Gusts
- 12 kt
- Seas
- 5.9 ft
- Water
- 60°F
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
Observed Tue 12:10 PM | PZZ571
- Gusts now
- 12 kt
- Seas now
- 5.9 ft
- Water
- 60°F
- 72-hr peak
- 12 kt
- Peak seas
- 6 ft
In brief
At 12:10 pm PDT on Oct 13, 2026, NDBC station 46026 (SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA, 10 miles away) measured wind from the NW at 10 kt, gusting to 12 kt, with seas of 5.9 ft. The NWS forecast for Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 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, then becoming NW 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 7 to 9 ft, subsiding to 6 to 7 ft this afternoon.”
Source: National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area forecast; NDBC observations
Wind forecast · ktPeak 12 kt
Seas forecast · ftPeak 7 ft
NWS marine forecast
| Period | Forecast |
|---|---|
| Today | N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning, then becoming NW 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 7 to 9 ft, subsiding to 6 to 7 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds. |
| Tonight | NW 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 | NW wind 10 to 15 kt, easing to 5 to 10 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 7 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 8 seconds and SW 3 ft at 17 seconds. |
| Wed Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Thu | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 5 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 7 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 SW 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri | N wind 5 to 10 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 5 ft at 9 seconds and S 3 ft at 15 seconds. |
| Fri Night | NW wind 10 to 15 kt. Seas 4 to 6 ft. Wave Detail: NW 6 ft at 7 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat | N wind 10 to 15 kt, becoming NW 15 to 20 kt in the afternoon. Seas 5 to 8 ft. Wave Detail: NW 7 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 14 seconds. |
| Sat Night | NW wind 15 to 20 kt. Seas 6 to 8 ft, building to 8 to 9 ft after midnight. Wave Detail: NW 9 ft at 12 seconds and SW 3 ft at 15 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 NW | 12 kt | 5.9 ft | 60°F |
| Tue 11:50 AM | 10 kt NW | 12 kt | 5.2 ft | — |
| Tue 10:50 AM | 8 kt NW | 10 kt | 5.9 ft | 60°F |
| Tue 9:50 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | 5.9 ft | 60°F |
| Tue 8:50 AM | 8 kt NNW | 10 kt | 5.6 ft | — |
| Tue 7:50 AM | 8 kt N | 10 kt | 5.9 ft | — |
| Tue 6:50 AM | 8 kt N | 8 kt | 6.2 ft | — |
| Tue 5:50 AM | 6 kt NNW | 8 kt | 5.9 ft | 60°F |
| Tue 4:50 AM | 4 kt NNW | 6 kt | 5.9 ft | 60°F |
| Tue 3:50 AM | 4 kt N | 6 kt | 5.6 ft | 60°F |
| Tue 2:50 AM | 6 kt N | 8 kt | 5.6 ft | — |
| Tue 1:50 AM | 4 kt NW | 6 kt | 5.9 ft | — |
Observed Tue 12:10 PM at NDBC buoy 46026 (SAN FRANCISCO - 18NM West of San Francisco, CA), 9.9 miles away.
Frequently asked questions
What is the marine forecast for Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 today?
Today: N wind 15 to 20 kt, easing to 10 to 15 kt late this morning, then becoming NW 5 to 10 kt early this afternoon, rising to 10 to 15 kt late. Seas 7 to 9 ft, subsiding to 6 to 7 ft this afternoon. Wave Detail: NW 8 ft at 8 seconds and S 3 ft at 18 seconds.
Is there a small craft advisory for Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60?
No advisories, warnings or watches are in effect for NWS zone PZZ571 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 Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60 right now?
Seas are running 5.9 ft, measured at NDBC buoy 46026 Tue 12:10 PM, 9.9 miles from this zone. The forecast peaks at 6.0 ft Tue 12 PM.
What is the water temperature at Point Reyes to Pigeon Point 10-60?
The nearest buoy read 60°F (16°C) at Tue 12:10 PM. 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 PZZ571, 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 46026, 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.