Oakland is headed for a sun-splashed weekend with afternoon temperatures near 71 degrees Saturday and 70 Sunday, while a coastal flood advisory puts low-lying Bay shoreline areas on alert. Rain is staying away for now, but high tides and a rough Pacific surf zone will complicate some waterfront plans.
Saturday starts cool and clear, with temperatures in the low 50s early before climbing through the 60s and reaching the low 70s in the afternoon, according to the National Weather Service.
High Tides Could Bring Shoreline Flooding
The Coastal Flood Advisory covers some bayshore locations along San Francisco Bay and San Pablo Bay until 4 p.m. Friday, while other Bay shoreline zones are under an advisory from 6 a.m. Saturday until noon Tuesday, November 10. The National Weather Service says Saturday's tide prediction at the San Francisco gauge is 1.6 feet above normal; possible impacts include isolated road closures, flooding of infrastructure and coastal erosion.
Saturday's high tide at the San Francisco gauge is expected around 9:38 a.m., running about 1.6 feet above normal. Oakland-area drivers and anyone using waterfront paths should allow extra time, avoid barricades and never drive through water of unknown depth.
Foggy Mornings, Comfortable Afternoons
Patchy fog could develop late Saturday night and linger into early Sunday, with overnight lows around 52 degrees. Sunday should clear after 9 a.m. and reach about 70 degrees, followed by another mild Monday with morning fog and a high near 71.
Regional temperatures are expected to peak over the weekend. The window for rain opens around Wednesday through Thursday, though there is substantial uncertainty.
Beachgoers Face A Separate Hazard
People heading from Oakland to Pacific beaches should take extra care through Monday. The weather service warns of energetic surf, sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking waves reaching 12 to 16 feet at exposed beaches, advising visitors to stay off jetties, rocks and other waterside infrastructure.
