Beach Weather in Tomales Bay, Marin County, United States

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Beach Weather Today in Tomales Bay

Today the maximum temperature will be 14° which is not so warm but sunbathing may be possible. Today the water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

Today will have 0.3mm of very light rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

The winds will be on shore and moderate at 17kmh from the North West. The moderate winds will keep the temperatures feeling cooler. The moderate onshore winds may make conditions a little more choppy for swimming.

Tomales Bay faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:54 PM. The skies should be very clear at that time, ideal for a sunset.

For Beach Weather for the next next 7 days, wind and wave conditions and tide and the next 14 days weather use the tabs below.

Beach Weather This Weekend in Tomales Bay

This weekend the average maximum daily temperatures will be 14° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 11° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 2.3mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 3.5mm of rain and Sunday will have 1.1mm of rain. Expect sunny spells but some cloudy periods with an average cloud cover of 63%.

TOMALES BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13° 13° 14° 14° 15° 17° 15° 12°
100% 100% 100% 99% 100% 2% 2% 1%
0.3mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 11° 10° 10° 11° 12° 12° 11°
1% 3% 100% 100% 100% 98% 95% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13° 13°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 2.5mm 6.5mm 4.1mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 11° 10° 10° 12° 12° 13° 14°
73% 71% 75% 38% 38% 75% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.8mm 2.7mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 67% 19% 8% 17% 36%
0.2mm 0.8mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 13° 14° 12° 11°
91% 31% 15% 42% 70% 52% 48% 61%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 10° 10° 11° 11° 10°
87% 100% 94% 87% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.5mm 0.8mm 4.0mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
17
kmh
10
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.5m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.6m
0.4m
11.9s 11.9s 11.8s 11.7s 11.6s 11.3s 10.9s 10.1s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
5
kmh
2
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
4
kmh
1
kmh
0.3m
0.3m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
11.3s 11.5s 11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.4s 10.4s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
15
kmh
19
kmh
18
kmh
8
kmh
6
kmh
0.2m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.5m
0.5m
0.4m
0.2m
10.3s 10.4s 10.6s 10.6s 10.6s 10.8s 10.9s 10.8s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
9
kmh
7
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
29
kmh
33
kmh
28
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
10.7s 10.3s 10.1s 10.3s 9.9s 10.8s 10.9s 10.7s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
24
kmh
24
kmh
15
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
8
kmh
9
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
1.0m
1.0m
1.1m
1.1m
0.7m
0.7m
10.5s 10.4s 10.3s 10.3s 10.3s 10.5s 11.6s 11.3s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
6
kmh
7
kmh
12
kmh
11
kmh
6
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.9m
1.1m
1.1m
1.1m
0.9m
0.8m
11.0s 10.9s 10.8s 10.5s 10.3s 10.6s 10.8s 10.7s
Tue 23rd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
9
kmh
11
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
10
kmh
14
kmh
19
kmh
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
1.1m
0.5m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
10.4s 11.1s 12.0s 12.4s 12.4s 12.5s 12.5s 12.5s
Wed 17th December
3:00 AM 8:49 AM 4:24 PM 11:31 PM
1.01 1.81 0.02 1.35
Thu 18th December
3:42 AM 9:22 AM 4:59 PM
1.06 1.82 -0.03
Fri 19th December
12:12 AM 4:22 AM 9:57 AM 5:33 PM
1.37 1.09 1.83 -0.05
Sat 20th December
12:49 AM 5:00 AM 10:32 AM 6:07 PM
1.38 1.09 1.82 -0.06
Sun 21st December
1:24 AM 5:37 AM 11:09 AM 6:42 PM
1.38 1.09 1.80 -0.07
Mon 22nd December
1:59 AM 6:15 AM 11:47 AM 7:17 PM
1.38 1.07 1.76 -0.05
Tue 23rd December
2:33 AM 6:58 AM 12:28 PM 7:52 PM
1.39 1.05 1.70 -0.01
Wed 17th December
18°
0.3mm
10kmh W
63%
Thu 18th December
12°
0.0mm
4kmh W
74%
Fri 19th December
13°
13.1mm
16kmh S
100%
Sat 20th December
14°
3.5mm
12kmh SE
71%
Sun 21st December
15°
1.1mm
8kmh WSW
55%
Mon 22nd December
14°
0.0mm
6kmh ESE
51%
Tue 23rd December
11°
5.8mm
9kmh NE
96%
Wed 24th December
11°
8.2mm
20kmh NW
87%
Thu 25th December
11°
5.9mm
22kmh SE
100%
Fri 26th December
10°
0.2mm
6kmh NE
76%
Sat 27th December
11°
0.0mm
6kmh NNW
7%
Sun 28th December
11°
0.2mm
5kmh WNW
84%
Mon 29th December
11°
1.0mm
14kmh ENE
87%
Tue 30th December
10°
0.3mm
11kmh E
96%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 12° which is too cold for sunbathing. The average water temperature will be 12° which is very cold and bracing, it's not recommended you swim with out a full wet suit. There will be 11 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 75%.

If you are sailing, windsurfing, fishing, surfing etc. in Tomales Bay don't forget to check the tide and wind and wave conditions

Holiday at Tomales Bay Beach, Marin County, California

Tomales Bay is a beautiful and serene destination located in Marin County, California, United States. This picturesque bay offers a unique beach experience that is perfect for those looking to relax and enjoy the beauty of nature.

Beach Type

The beach at Tomales Bay consists mainly of coarse sand and pebbles, with some rocky areas along the shoreline. The water is calm and clear, making it an ideal location for exploring marine life. While you won't find powdery white or yellow sand here, the natural beauty of the area more than makes up for it.

Beach Activities

Some popular activities at Tomales Bay beach include:

  1. Kayaking: The calm waters of Tomales Bay make it an excellent spot for kayaking. Paddle along the shoreline and take in the stunning views of the surrounding hills and forests.

  2. Hiking: There are numerous hiking trails around Tomales Bay that offer breathtaking views of the bay and its surrounding natural beauty. Popular trails include Point Reyes National Seashore and Tomales Point Trail.

  3. Bird Watching: The area around Tomales Bay is home to many different species of birds, making it a great spot for birdwatching enthusiasts.

  4. Snorkeling: Although not as popular as other beaches with coral reefs, Tomales Bay does have some rocky areas that attract marine life, making it a suitable spot for snorkeling.

  5. Picnicking: With its peaceful atmosphere and stunning views, Tomales Bay is an ideal location for a relaxing picnic by the water.

Accommodations

There are various lodging options around Tomales Bay ranging from hotels to vacation rentals:

  1. Nick's Cove & Cottages - Located right on the shores of Tomales Bay, this hotel offers cozy accommodations with stunning views.
  2. Tomales Bay Resort - This resort is situated close to the water and offers comfortable rooms, as well as amenities like a pool and kayak rentals.
  3. Vacation Rentals - There are numerous vacation rentals available in the area surrounding Tomales Bay, providing a more private and personalized experience for your stay.

For a more immersive experience in nature, consider staying at one of the nearby campgrounds such as Olema Campground or Samuel P. Taylor State Park.

Beach Amenities

Amenities at Tomales Bay beach include:

  • Restrooms
  • Picnic tables
  • Barbecue grills
  • Kayak and paddleboard rentals

Overall, Tomales Bay offers a unique beach experience that combines the beauty of nature with relaxing activities. Its calm waters, picturesque views, and multitude of outdoor activities make it an ideal destination for those seeking peace and tranquility on their beach holiday.

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