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 too cold for sunbathing. 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 0.2mm of very light rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 91%.

The winds will be cross-on shore and very light at 10kmh from the North West.

Tomales Bay faces West and the sunset will be visible over the ocean to the West at 04:53 PM. Unfortunately very heavy cloud cover of 100% may make the sunset not viewable.

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 13° which is cold for swimming, a full wet suit is required to spend any length of time in the sea.

There will be 2 days of light rain with an average of 3.6mm rain on those days. Saturday will have 2.7mm of rain and Sunday will have 4.5mm of rain. Expect overcast skies and very little possibility of sunshine with an average cloud cover of 94%.

TOMALES BAY - BEACH WEATHER FORECAST

Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 11° 13° 13° 14° 14°
100% 41% 94% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
11°
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
14° 14° 14° 14° 15° 14° 12° 11°
100% 100% 100% 94% 72% 56% 68% 90%
0.0mm 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° 10° 11° 12° 12° 13° 12° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 100% 9% 41%
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° 14° 14° 13° 13°
69% 61% 88% 85% 70% 100% 100% 100%
0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.2mm 0.4mm
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
13° 13° 13° 13° 14° 14° 13° 12°
100% 100% 100% 95% 90% 92% 79% 91%
1.0mm 0.2mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.5mm 1.0mm
11°
11°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12° 12° 13° 14° 14° 14° 13° 12°
100% 100% 100% 100% 97% 84% 80% 100%
0.2mm 0.7mm 1.3mm 0.5mm 0.1mm 0.2mm 0.6mm 0.9mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
11° 10° 10° 12° 11° 10°
70% 40% 68% 18% 45% 69% 100% 100%
0.1mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.0mm 0.1mm 0.3mm
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
13°
Tue 16th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
10
kmh
10
kmh
4
kmh
3
kmh
7
kmh
10
kmh
2
kmh
8
kmh
1.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
10.3s 10.3s 13.3s 12.8s 12.5s 12.3s 12.2s 12.0s
Wed 17th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
7
kmh
8
kmh
15
kmh
13
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
15
kmh
16
kmh
0.4m
0.4m
0.3m
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.8m
0.7m
11.9s 11.8s 11.8s 11.7s 11.7s 11.5s 11.2s 11.2s
Thu 18th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
12
kmh
12
kmh
10
kmh
9
kmh
13
kmh
12
kmh
9
kmh
7
kmh
0.4m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.3m
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
11.1s 11.5s 11.5s 11.0s 10.9s 10.7s 10.5s 10.4s
Fri 19th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
3
kmh
4
kmh
5
kmh
8
kmh
8
kmh
12
kmh
14
kmh
12
kmh
0.1m
0.1m
0.1m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
10.5s 10.7s 10.9s 10.9s 10.9s 10.9s 10.8s 10.6s
Sat 20th December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
6
kmh
8
kmh
2
kmh
4
kmh
4
kmh
10
kmh
8
kmh
7
kmh
0.3m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.2m
0.4m
0.5m
0.9m
10.5s 10.3s 10.1s 9.9s 9.9s 9.8s 10.6s 11.2s
Sun 21st December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
13
kmh
23
kmh
25
kmh
21
kmh
20
kmh
20
kmh
19
kmh
17
kmh
1.2m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.7m
0.6m
0.6m
0.7m
8.2s 7.4s 8.3s 8.7s 8.8s 8.9s 9.1s 9.9s
Mon 22nd December
12 AM 3 AM 6 AM 9 AM 12 PM 3 PM 6 PM 9 PM
15
kmh
14
kmh
14
kmh
13
kmh
8
kmh
4
kmh
2
kmh
10
kmh
0.8m
0.8m
0.9m
1.1m
0.9m
0.7m
0.6m
0.3m
10.3s 10.3s 10.2s 10.0s 9.8s 9.6s 9.5s 9.3s
Tue 16th December
2:15 AM 8:17 AM 3:47 PM 10:45 PM
0.93 1.78 0.08 1.30
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 16th December
14°
0.2mm
6kmh W
91%
Wed 17th December
15°
0.0mm
13kmh WNW
85%
Thu 18th December
13°
0.0mm
9kmh WNW
81%
Fri 19th December
15°
0.7mm
7kmh S
84%
Sat 20th December
15°
2.7mm
4kmh SW
93%
Sun 21st December
14°
4.5mm
18kmh SSW
95%
Mon 22nd December
12°
0.5mm
8kmh NNW
63%
Tue 23rd December
13°
3.9mm
30kmh SE
99%
Wed 24th December
10°
4.8mm
12kmh ESE
90%
Thu 25th December
13°
4.1mm
45kmh S
82%
Fri 26th December
11°
0.6mm
15kmh NW
39%
Sat 27th December
11°
0.0mm
8kmh ENE
17%
Sun 28th December
13°
0.0mm
5kmh SE
12%
Mon 29th December
14°
0.0mm
3kmh SE
54%

In the next 14 days average maximum daily temperatures will be 13° 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 9 days of light rain with an average of 2.4mm rain on those days. Average cloud cover will be 70%.

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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