Pacifica, California Weather
Pacifica, California — live current conditions, hourly and 7-day forecasts, NWS alerts, aviation weather, radar and satellite imagery, tide predictions, marine conditions and a solunar fishing forecast for Pacifica, San Mateo County.
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About Pacifica, California
Pacifica unfolds as a rugged embrace of California's coast, where the Pacific's ceaseless breath carves a dramatic landscape of steep hillsides and wind-scoured bluffs. It lies 4.3 miles west-south-west of San Bruno, CA (from San Bruno, CA: bearing 255°T), and is situated 9.5 miles west-north-west of San Mateo. The air here carries a persistent tang of salt and kelp, a constant reminder of the ocean's nearby dominion, and the light often breaks through the coastal fog in ethereal shafts, illuminating the emerald green of the hillsides that plunge towards the restless gray water. The town itself is a collection of vibrant neighborhoods, each with its own character, clinging to the slopes or sprawling near the shore, a patchwork of homes and businesses that feel intimately connected to the wild terrain. Along the coastline, the beaches are often swept by powerful waves, a playground for surfers and a dramatic stage for the ever-changing moods of the sea, while inland, the chaparral and coastal scrub offer a stark, resilient beauty. The history of Pacifica is etched into its very geography, a story shaped by the land and the sea, with its development spurred by the natural harbors and the fertile valleys that lie just beyond the immediate coast. Originally home to the Ohlone people, this land saw waves of settlement and industry, from early ranches to the more recent growth fueled by its proximity to San Francisco. The local economy, while now diversified, still bears the imprint of its past, with a strong connection to the fishing heritage and a burgeoning appreciation for the natural beauty that draws visitors and residents alike. Pacifica’s distinctive character is also a product of its independent spirit, a place that has consciously maintained a more relaxed, less hurried pace than its metropolitan neighbor, fostering a sense of community that is both grounded and forward-looking, where the rhythm of the tides often seems to dictate the pulse of daily life.
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| Location | Pacifica, San Mateo County, California |
| Coordinates | 37.613825°N, 122.486919°W |
| Timezone | Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles) |
| ZIP Code(s) | 94044 |
| Area Code | 415, 628 |
| Page generated | July 2026 |
| Weather data | Open-Meteo (open-source), NOAA National Weather Service |
About This Pacifica, California Weather Page
This page provides live weather conditions and forecasts for Pacifica, California, including current conditions, a 24-hour hourly forecast, 7-day outlook, NWS extended text forecast, real-time aviation weather (live METAR and TAF reports from the nearest reporting airport, with a modeled estimate shown when no station is in range), precipitation radar and NOAA GOES-16 satellite imagery. Additional sections may include tide predictions, wave height, wave direction and sea-surface temperature, a barometric pressure trend, and a solunar-based fishing forecast with a fishing-conditions rating for coastal localities, and soil temperature, crop weather and live USGS river gauge data for agricultural areas near a monitored waterway. All data updates automatically on every page visit.
Location data for Pacifica includes coordinates 37.613825°N, 122.486919°W, situated in San Mateo County. ZIP code 94044. Telephone area code: 415, 628. Timezone: Pacific Time (America/Los_Angeles).
Weather data is sourced from the NOAA National Weather Service (NWS) and the open-source Open-Meteo API. Aviation data is sourced from aviationweather.gov (NOAA), with a modeled estimate used where no nearby reporting station is available. River and stream data is sourced from the USGS National Water Information System. Tide predictions are sourced from NOAA CO-OPS; marine and solunar data are modeled from Open-Meteo and public sunrise/moon calculations and should be treated as a general guide alongside on-the-water conditions. Radar is provided by RainViewer. Satellite imagery is sourced from NOAA/NESDIS GOES-East and is public domain.
