San Diego is starting today on the gray and soggy side, with cloudy skies, patchy drizzle, and temperatures hovering near 63°F at the airport. The drizzle should fade by mid-morning, with a high near 68°F this afternoon and a stubborn marine layer hanging along the coast. As the day goes on, south winds will crank up, with gusts around 25 mph in many coastal neighborhoods.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Coastal neighborhoods can expect south winds of 10–15 mph with gusts up to about 25 mph. Farther inland, on mountain slopes and through desert passes, things get much more blustery, with gusts of 40 to 50 mph and isolated spots briefly pushing into the 60 mph range. A Wind Advisory is in effect for the mountain and desert zones through 11 PM today. Drivers of high-profile vehicles are urged to use extra caution on mountain passes and along I-8 this afternoon, according to NWS San Diego.
What This Means For Your Plans
If you are headed to the coast, move vehicles out of low-lying beach lots before high tide and be ready for reduced visibility on coastal routes while the marine layer hangs around. Outdoor events on exposed ridgelines or in desert valleys will feel noticeably gusty, so secure canopies, patio umbrellas and anything else that might try to take flight. If you are driving across the mountains this afternoon, allow extra travel time.
Coastal Hazards and Surf
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect through Monday morning for San Diego County. A northwest swell is producing 4–6 ft surf with local sets up to 7 ft, combined with high tides near 6.5–7 ft that could cause minor tidal overflow into parking lots and along boardwalks. Lifeguards are urging people to stay off jetties and out of the water during the roughest periods, and small boats are advised to avoid the outer coastal waters until the seas calm down. The alert is posted by NWS San Diego.
Coming Week
Winds should ease tomorrow as the marine layer thins, with highs climbing into the low 70s by midweek. Patchy morning fog is expected to return near the coast each day. Dry weather is forecast through Saturday with temperatures near seasonal averages.
Safety Notes
If you plan to be on or near the water, check with lifeguards about current conditions and leave the ocean to the pros until advisories are lifted. Keep vehicles out of low beach lots before high tide, and tie down or bring in loose outdoor items in spots that feel the brunt of the gusts.
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