San Diego rolled out of bed today under a familiar gray lid, with Lindbergh Field (KSAN) reporting overcast skies and temperatures hovering near 63°F early this morning. The marine layer is expected to thin as the day wears on, with clouds breaking to partly sunny skies, and a high near 70°F by late afternoon. Southwest winds should start off light, then increase to around 0 to 10 mph, with gusts up to about 20 mph along more exposed shorelines, per the National Weather Service San Diego.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Low clouds are expected to cling to the immediate coast and settle into valley bottoms through mid-morning, with a slight chance of patchy drizzle in more sheltered spots before the deck scatters toward midday.
Afternoon Gusts
Winds will stay tame through the morning before picking up in the afternoon, reaching about 5 to 10 mph with gusts near 20 mph along exposed stretches of coastline. That is enough to rattle unsecured patio furniture and make a sunny bike ride feel cooler than the numbers on the thermometer. Inland canyons and west-to-east routes could see stronger gusts at times, so drivers of high-profile vehicles and cyclists should keep a firm grip and a bit of extra caution later in the day.
Weekend Outlook
Stronger onshore flow is expected to set up on Saturday and next Sunday, bringing a modest inland cooldown by next Sunday and kicking up winds and seas offshore. The National Weather Service notes that conditions could become hazardous for small craft from Saturday afternoon through next Sunday, a heads-up for boaters considering heading out. Plan for breezier beach days and choppier harbor conditions if you have time on the water this weekend.
