Conditions in central and northern California are constantly changing and before planning an activity to one of the wonderful destinations in the sanctuaries, it will be helpful to check the current conditions. Below is a list of links for current weather and tides for central and northern California.
A comprehensive list of oceanographic and meteorological data available in the central and northern California coastal region is available on the CeNCOOS website.
For current and predicted tide data, visit the NOAA Tides and Currents website. For swell observations and predictions at Cabrillo Point in front of Hopkins Marine Station, see CDIP data.
Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank NMS Information
- National Weather Service Forecast for north of San Francisco
The five day weather forecast for areas north of San Francisco provided by the National Weather Service. - CDIP Swell Forecast for San Francisco. Access forecast
- NOAA Tides & Currents for San Francisco station 9414290
Monterey Bay NMS Information
- National Weather Service Forecast
The five day weather forecast for various areas of the Monterey Bay National Marine Sanctuary provided by the National Weather Service. - CDIP Swell Forecast for Central California.
- Año Nuevo to Point Sur: Access forecast
- Point San Martin to Point Conception: Access forecast
- NOAA Tides & Currents for Monterey station 9413450
Regional California Information
- Coastal Marine Zone Forecasts for Northern Central California
Clickable map of northern central California to get coastal marine zone forecasts.
https://www.weather.gov/marine/mtrmz - Current Conditions
Current Conditions around Monterey Bay, Greater Farallones and Cordell Bank National Marine Sanctuaries.