If your Monday in Downtown Los Angeles started in a gray blur, you were right on script for early summer. Morning fog hugged the city on Monday, June 15, 2026, keeping temperatures in the low 60s before skies clear into a warm afternoon. Expect highs near 80816F with light southwest breezes, while inland valleys run a bit hotter. The real local twist: elevated surf and unusually high evening tides could throw a wrench in beach plans through midweek.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
Low clouds and patchy fog are expected to peel back near the coast between about 6 and 8 a.m., giving most neighborhoods a sunny afternoon with highs near 816F on Monday and around 806F on Tuesday. Southwest winds should stay on the mild side, around 010 mph, with inland afternoon gusts near 10 mph.
According to the National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard, a slow-developing trough later in the week will cool inland highs and let the marine layer creep further into the coastal valleys by midweek. Translation: more morning gray, especially away from the beaches, and slightly cooler afternoons inland.
Elevated Surf And High Tides
Our June 13 coverage laid out the same setup; see the same setup for background. South-facing beaches are seeing 36 foot swells and evening tides predicted near 7.57.9 feet, which bumps up the risk of sneaker waves and minor to locally moderate coastal flooding near Malibu and Long Beach.
Beachgoers should stay off rocks and jetties and follow lifeguards' instructions, especially around the late-evening high tides when low-lying beach roads and parking lots may see some saltwater creeping in. This is not the ideal night to test how close you can park to the waterline.
Afternoon Winds And Boating Concerns
Nearshore mariners get their own set of headaches. Local gusts could reach about 21 knots (roughly 24 mph) across the Santa Monica Basin and western Santa Barbara Channel, and seas will be choppy for small craft. A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for parts of the coast through 2 a.m. Tuesday, so it is worth a fresh look at the latest forecasts before heading out.
If you are planning a beach run, talk with a lifeguard, keep an eye on the tides, and consider staying out of the water during the peak swell and high-tide hours. The sun may look inviting, but the combo of strong surf and high water is doing its own thing this week.
