While some legacy farms remain within the protected area, it's important to note that this was designated a national seashore specifically to protect and save it from proposed development of the slopes overlooking Drake's Bay. as children.įrom its world-famous lighthouse on the south tip to its legacy herd of Tule Elk on the north tip, this peninsula and adjoining Tomales Bay was forcefully carved out by the San Andreas Fault.Įlephant seals and sea lions bask and breed on its beaches, while migrating whales slowly pass by. Every now and then, has predicted light winds when strong winds were actually recorded at the Lighthouse.Judge again declares DACA unlawful, issue likely to go before Supreme CourtĪ federal judge has declared illegal a revised version of a federal policy that prevents the deportation of hundreds of thousands of immigrants brought to the U.S. As with any weather forecast, what is predicted and what actually occurs may be very different. If the Forecast Table is indicating wind speeds greater than 25 mph, visitors should be prepared to find that actual wind speeds at the Lighthouse are in excess of 40 mph, in which case the stairs leading down to the Lighthouse would be closed for visitors' safety. As an example, if the Forecast Table is indicating the wind speed is 10 mph, the average wind speed recorded at the Lighthouse will be approximately 15 mph and the gusts will be approximately 20 mph. Park staff have observed that the wind speeds provided by these forecasts frequently need to be multipied by a factor of 1.5 to obtain the approximate average wind speed recorded at the Point Reyes Lighthouse and by a factor of 2 to obtain the approximate speed of maximum gusts. The forecasts provided by seem to be rather reliable, with a bit of an adjustment. Use them in conjunction with the other links above. The following links are offered as two of many tools to determine the weather conditions at Point Reyes. Zone Area Forecast for coastal waters from Point Reyes (including Drakes Estero) to Pigeon Point out to 10 NM National Weather Service Watches, Warnings, & AdvisoriesĬoastal North Bay, including Point Reyes National SeashoreĬoastal waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes (including Tomales Bay) out to 10 NMĬoastal waters from Point Reyes (including Drakes Estero) to Pigeon Point out to 10 NM Zone Area Forecast for coastal waters from Point Arena to Point Reyes (including Tomales Bay) out to 10 NM
Point Reyes Lighthouse National Weather Service Marine Forecasts Weather and marine conditions at buoy off of Chimney Rock - updated every 6 minutes National Weather Service Forecasts Weather conditions at the North District Operations Center (near North Beach and the north end of Drakes Estero) - updated every 10 minutes Real-time weather conditions at Bear Valley Visitor Center Recent data for NPS Olema Valley Weather Station available at By late May and early June, temperatures can be quite warm on the east side of Inverness Ridge. Most spring days are windy and even Bear Valley and Tomales Bay experience stiff breezes. In between winter rains, it is often sunny, calm, and cool. More rain falls east of Inverness Ridge than on the west side. Come prepared for rain and drizzle to possibly last for several days. The heaviest rainfall occurs in the winter months. The strongest winds occur in November and December during occasional southerly gales.
The occasional storm will start rolling through in late October, bringing clouds, wind, and rain. The coastal areas of Point Reyes experience some of the clearest days in late September, October and early November. By contrast, the beaches and headlands are often 20 degrees cooler with heavy fogs common throughout the day in July, August and September. Afternoons are often sunny and warm with a light breeze. If you are visiting Bear Valley or Tomales Bay, expect patchy morning fog to burn off by mid-day. Come prepared! Summer:Īlthough there is very little rain during summer months, there is often dense fog. Any season can bring interesting weather during your visit to Point Reyes National Seashore. The moderating influence of the Pacific Ocean creates a climate with no great extremes of heat or cold.
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