Sausalito, CA · coastal · best for intermediates
Richardson Bay
Protected San Francisco Bay paddling with houseboat culture, harbor seals, and Golden Gate views. Sheltered compared to the open bay, but afternoon westerlies are dependable and strong.
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Paddle Score, from live wind and water conditions
Wind
10 mph
gusting to 13 mph
Air temp
63°F
0% chance of rain
Tides today
- High6:01 AM · 3.9 ft
- Low10:30 AM · 2.9 ft
- High5:03 PM · 5.6 ft
Best day to paddle this week
Tuesday · 91
Today
69
73°
Thu
78
78°
Fri
79
75°
Sat
89
76°
Sun
87
73°
Mon
87
71°
Tue
91
69°
Best
Scored from each day's peak forecast wind, heat, and rain chance — river flow isn't forecastable, so check back before you load the boat.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 10a | 9 | 13 |
| 11a | 10 | 13 |
| 12p | 11 | 13 |
| 1p | 12 | 15 |
| 2p | 14 | 17 |
| 3p | 14 | 18 |
| 4p | 15 | 20 |
| 5p | 14 | 19 |
| 6p | 14 | 19 |
| 7p | 13 | 17 |
| 8p | 12 | 17 |
| 9p | 9 | 17 |
Why this score
- Wind — 10 mph — noticeable but manageable-8
Launch notes
Launch from Schoonmaker Beach. Go in the morning — the wind machine turns on after noon almost every summer day.
Do your own homework
We show you live conditions. For local knowledge — where to put in, what the hazards are, whether it's worth the drive — here's where paddlers actually talk about this water. We don't vet these sources; check the dates and judge for yourself.
- Paddler discussion on Reddit
Trip reports and local warnings, straight from the source
- Search American Whitewater
Rapid classifications and gauge-linked run descriptions
- Satellite view and access roads
Check parking, put-ins, and what the banks actually look like
- Video from this water
The fastest way to see the character of a run before you drive
- NOAA tide station 9414290
Full tide tables, currents, and water levels