San Francisco, California – Evening commuters and waterfront residents across the Bay Area should brace for minor coastal flooding tonight as high tides push water levels above normal along the San Francisco and San Pablo Bays. Isolated road closures and flooded parks are likely between 7 p.m. Monday and midnight Tuesday, especially in low-lying neighborhoods near the shoreline.
According to the National Weather Service San Francisco Bay Area, high tide at the San Francisco gauge will peak at 9:02 p.m., reaching 1.04 feet above normal (6.88 ft MLLW). The exact timing of high water may vary by up to two hours across the region’s extensive shoreline, impacting cities from Santa Rosa and Napa to Oakland, Fremont, and San Jose.
Drivers should expect water across low-lying roadways, parking lots, and recreational areas. Officials urge residents not to drive around barricades or through flooded streets, as water depth can be unpredictable. The advisory includes the Embarcadero in San Francisco, Marin shoreline parks, and routes near the Dumbarton and San Mateo Bridges.
Flooding risk is limited to minor inundation, but travel delays are possible, especially during tonight’s high tide. This event marks one of the summer’s highest tides, similar to June’s coastal flooding. Stay alert for updates as more advisories may follow with shifting tides or weather changes.
Five-Day Bay Area Weather Outlook:
Monday Night: Coastal flooding risk 7PM–12AM, partly cloudy, lows near 59°F
Tuesday: Mostly sunny, patchy morning fog, highs 71–78°F
Wednesday: Sunny and breezy, minor cooling, highs 69–75°F
Thursday: AM fog, mild and clear, highs 70–77°F
Friday: Increasing clouds late, highs 68–74°F, possible drizzle by night
