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.
Weather comparison · not a safety rating
Favorable weather
Weather score out of 100
Weather only. Swell, surf, tidal currents, water temperature and local closures are not assessed.
Weather observation: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:00:00 GMT.
Page checked: Tue, 29 Sep 2026 02:03:32 GMT. Readings older than one hour are not used for the current score.
Wind
1 mph
gusting to 2 mph
Air temp
66°F
0% chance of rain
Tides today
- High1:13 AM · 5.2 ft
- Low6:31 AM · 1.6 ft
- High12:57 PM · 6.2 ft
- Low7:18 PM · -0.0 ft
Weather outlook
Friday · 100
Mon
89
75°
Tue
85
94°
Wed
87
85°
Thu
93
80°
Fri
100
89°
Best
Sat
95
92°
Sun
96
85°
Compares forecast wind, air temperature and rain. Does not assess river flow, swell, currents, water temperature or launch access. All times are local to this location.
Wind, next 12 hours
mph| Hour | Wind (mph) | Gusts (mph) |
|---|---|---|
| 7p | 1 | 2 |
| 8p | 5 | 7 |
| 9p | 3 | 5 |
| 10p | 4 | 4 |
| 11p | 7 | 8 |
| 12a | 6 | 7 |
| 1a | 6 | 8 |
| 2a | 6 | 8 |
| 3a | 6 | 8 |
| 4a | 5 | 7 |
| 5a | 5 | 6 |
| 6a | 5 | 5 |
Why this score
- Wind — 1 mph — light wind at the forecast location±0
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