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FXUS66 KMTR 071932
AFDMTR
Area Forecast Discussion
National Weather Service San Francisco CA
1132 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
...New SHORT TERM, LONG TERM, BEACHES...
.KEY MESSAGES...
Updated at 1128 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
- Slightly warmer and dry weather through the middle of the
upcoming week
- Coastal flooding due to high tides through Friday (11/13)
- Hazardous beach conditions through Monday
- Unsettled weather returns by late week
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.SHORT TERM...
Issued at 1128 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
(This afternoon through Sunday)
Temperatures are forecast to be in the upper 60s to low 70s near
the coast with gradual warming as you move inland away from the
coast. Meanwhile, the interior valleys are forecast to reach into
the mid 70s to lower 80s across the interior Central Coast as
sunny skies prevail. This is some 5-10 deg F above normal. Gentle
to moderate offshore flow will persist through the night in the
higher elevations before diminishing by Sunday afternoon. All of
this is ahead of a cold front that is forecast to push inland
across Northern California by Sunday morning and potentially
making its way into the North Bay by the afternoon and early
evening hours. However, as the front weakens, no measurable
rainfall is expected across the North Bay. Temperatures on Sunday
will be similar to those this afternoon, yet the incoming front
passing to our north may result in increased cloud cover across
the Bay Area and Central Coast.
Got beach plans? Check out the BEACHES section of the AFD for
safety tips and more information on the Beach Hazards Statement
and Coastal Flood Advisory.
&&
.LONG TERM...
Issued at 1128 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
(Sunday night through next Friday)
Not much has changed in the extended forecast. High pressure will
rebuild in wake of the exiting trough across the Pacific
Northwest from Tuesday through Thursday, maintaining afternoon
temperatures up to 10-15 deg F above early-November climatological
norms by Wednesday. Mid-to-upper level troughing remains forecast
to deepen as it approaches the West Coast as early as Thursday.
This is being depicted by ensemble models and clusters late next
week and into the following weekend. However, their remains a
great deal of uncertainty regarding the exact track of this system
and its available moisture source. For now, enjoy the warm
weather that is forecast to persist through midweek, just be
mindful of the coastal hazards! Also, check back for next week's
rain chances and their impacts.
&&
.AVIATION...
(18Z TAFS)
Issued at 932 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
VFR conditions are expected to prevail for the remainder of today
and this evening. Higher confidence in return of stratus for the
coastal, especially Monterey Bay terminals late tonight into early
Sunday morning. Lower confidence for North Bay and Bay Area
ceilings, though fog is possible at KSTS.
Vicinity of SFO...VFR is expected to prevail through the forecast
period with a slight chance of MVFR/IFR ceilings developing Sunday
morning late in the TAF period as more robust onshore flow
returns.
SFO Bridge Approach...Similar to SFO.
Monterey Bay Terminals...VFR to continue today and this evening
with higher confidence in MVFR/IFR ceilings returning late tonight
into Sunday morning with more robust onshore flow.
&&
.MARINE...
(Today through Thursday)
Issued at 932 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
Moderate to fresh northwesterlies will continue across the
coastal waters with locally strong breezes south of Point Sur.
Hazardous conditions will continue into the beginning of next week
with rough to very rough seas at times, and mixed long period
swells.
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.BEACHES...
Issued at 1128 AM PST Sat Nov 7 2026
Beach Hazard Statement remains in effect. Nice weather today and
have beach plans? Definitely use caution as the surf zone will
remain energetic due to mixed swells and longer periods. As such,
large shore break, sneaker waves, and stronger rip currents will be
possible. Breaking waves of 12 to 16 feet are expected at exposed
beaches. Spring tides will also increase the currents and bring
higher tides than normal. Waves can sweep across the shoreline
without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties,
and rocks. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside
infrastructure. Remain out of the water if you're not an experienced
swimmer to avoid hazardous surf and never turn your back on the
ocean! There may be a lull in wave activity early next week, but
longer range forecasts show additional swells impacting the coast
late next week.
Coastal Flood Advisory:
A combination of high astronomical tides and thermal expansion from
warmer than normal water will result in tidal flooding concerns
across Bayshore locations in the San Francisco, San Pablo, and
Monterey Bays. At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is
expected to be 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:06 AM Sunday
11/8, 1.6 ft above normal (7.4 ft MLLW) at 10:35 AM Monday 11/9, 1.5
ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 11:04 AM Tuesday 11/10, 1.4 ft
above normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 11:35 AM Wednesday 11/11, 1.4 ft above
normal (7.2 ft MLLW) at 12:10 PM Thursday 11/12, 1.2 ft above normal
(7.0 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up
to 1.5 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and
flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later
along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay,
respectively. In addition, long-period swell will create hazardous
conditions along the Pacific coast beaches with an increased risk of
sneaker waves and rip currents.
These Spring Tides are due to a new moon on Monday, which is much
lower in the sky this time of year compared to a full moon. In 2
weeks, the astronomical tides will be about 0.8' higher than this
round, and the total water level could be more than a foot higher if
we get SW winds and/or lower pressure. This combination would bring
the total water level near the 1% annual exceedance probability
(2.85' above normal), or a 1 in 100 year event. Something to keep an
eye on for the week of Thanksgiving.
Sarment/Flynn/MM
&&
.MTR WATCHES/WARNINGS/ADVISORIES...
CA...Beach Hazards Statement through Monday evening for CAZ006-505-
509-529-530.
Coastal Flood Advisory until 4 PM PST Friday for CAZ006-506-508-
530.
Coastal Flood Advisory until noon PST Tuesday for CAZ505-509-529.
PZ...Small Craft Advisory until 3 AM PST Monday for Pt Arena to Pt
Reyes 0-10 nm-Pt Reyes to Pigeon Pt 0-10 nm.
Small Craft Advisory until 3 PM PST Monday for Pigeon Pt to Pt
Pinos 0-10 nm-Pigeon Pt to Pt Pinos 10-60 NM-Pt Arena to Pt
Reyes 10-60 NM-Pt Pinos to Pt Piedras Blancas 0-10 nm.
&&
$$
SHORT TERM...RGass
LONG TERM....RGass
AVIATION...JM
MARINE...JM
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Prepared by Boulder-Creek.com Weather at: Sat Nov 7 14:30:03 PST 2026
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