Weather & Tides-March 27, 2025

NATIONAL WEATHER SERVICE REPORT 

Thursday, March 27th, 2025

SYNOPSIS:  Along the coast, strong winds with gusts of 45-55 mph will continue today along with rain and the possibility of minor flooding in Humboldt and Del Norte counties. High surf up to 24 feet will affect area beaches through Friday. Tonight, expect more consistent rain and calmer winds. 

TODAY: 

Inland:  Rain. High near 55. South wind 11 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 29 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Along the Coast: Rain. High near 56. Breezy, with a south wind 18 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 36 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.

TONIGHT:  

Inland: Rain. Low around 46. South southwest wind 5 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.

Along the Coast:  Rain. Low around 44. Breezy, with a south southwest wind 9 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 31 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New precipitation amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.

Extended Forecast: After a brief break over the weekend, stormy weather will return by Sunday, with rain and gusty winds expected through the first week of April. The main concerns next week will shift to steady rainfall of 3-5 inches, with a chance of snow levels dropping to 3000 feet, potentially impacting higher elevations.Looking ahead, another storm system is likely by Sunday, potentially bringing strong winds and heavy precipitation, with long-range forecasts indicating potential flooding concerns.

Predicted Temperatures

Location	High Today	Low Tonight	HighTomorrow
Inland	55	46	56
Along The Coast	56	44	56

The coastal waters forecast from Point Saint George to Cape Mendocino and out to 10 nautical miles.

GALE WARNING IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS EVENING

HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

Today	Wind	S wind 25 to 35 kt with gusts up to 50 kt.
	Waves	Around 16 ft. Wave Detail: S 14 ft at 10 seconds and W 15 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.
Tonight	Wind	SW wind 20 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt.
	Waves	around 21 ft. Wave Detail: S 16 ft at 11 seconds and W 16 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.

The coastal waters forecast from Cape Mendocino to Point Arena and out to 10 nautical miles. 

SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON PDT TODAY

HAZARDOUS SEAS WARNING IN EFFECT FROM NOON PDT TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING

Today	Wind	S wind 30 to 40 kt with gusts up to 40 kt.
	Waves	Around 16 ft. Wave Detail: S 12 ft at 10 seconds and W 15 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.
Tonight	Wind	SW wind 15 to 20 kt.
	Waves	20 ft. Wave Detail: SW 13 ft at 10 seconds and W 17 ft at 15 seconds. Rain.

Here are the tides for Shelter Cove: Today, Thursday, March 27th, the sun rose in Shelter Cove at 7:07 am and sunset will be at 7:37 pm. The next low tide will be at 4:48 pm ; the next high tide at 11:06 pm. The waning gibbous rose in the southeast at 6:17 am and will set in the west at 5:51 pm.