San Diego started the day under a gray marine blanket and a cool breeze, but most neighborhoods should trade that gloom for sunshine by midday. Expect highs near 71°F along the shoreline with light northwest winds and slightly warmer temperatures moving inland.
Beach Hazards Today
A Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect for San Diego County coastal areas through this evening, with surf running 3 to 5 feet and occasional sets up to 6 feet on southwest-facing beaches. Those beefier waves are kicking up a high rip current risk and strong longshore currents that can yank even strong swimmers away from shore. Officials are urging beachgoers to think twice before heading in, according to NWS San Diego.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
A marine layer a few thousand feet deep has packed low clouds along the coast and into nearby valleys this morning, with skies expected to thin and scatter by mid-morning. Inland communities should warm into the low 70s, while the immediate coast stays a bit cooler. Tonight, look for mostly cloudy skies again, with lows near 61°F and light northwest breezes.
What To Expect This Week
Forecasters are calling for a slow warm-up into midweek, with inland highs climbing into the mid-70s by Wednesday and upper-70s by Thursday, bringing some localized heat concerns away from the water. The pattern ties back to a shrinking marine layer and strengthening inland pressure.
Safety Tips
If you are heading to the coast, stick to swimming near lifeguard towers and follow the posted flags; avoid clambering onto rocks and jetties, where waves can knock you off your footing. If a rip current grabs you, float, signal for help, or swim parallel to the shoreline until you are out of the pull, then angle back to the sand. Call 911 if someone appears to be in trouble. With hazardous conditions expected this evening, it might be the day to opt for inland plans or a visit to a lifeguarded beach only.
