Today, San Francisco started the weekend under a deep marine layer, with a cool, mostly cloudy morning, temperatures in the low 60s and a slight chance of drizzle hugging the Pacific shore. Clouds are expected to thin around midday, with most neighborhoods seeing some sun by afternoon and coastal highs landing near 67 F.
Coastal Hazards and Weekend Forecast
A Beach Hazards Statement is in effect for Pacific-facing beaches through next Wednesday afternoon, June 24, warning of an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents that can quickly sweep people off beaches and jetties. A long-period southwesterly swell will keep surf elevated and increase the chance of localized beach erosion, and a Small Craft Advisory is posted for parts of the northern outer waters into early next week. Expect cool, breezy conditions at the coast, with afternoon gusts into the upper teens, according to the National Weather Service.
What To Know For Your Weekend
Give the shoreline some breathing room and skip the rocks, piers and jetties, because sneaker waves can arrive without warning and surge much farther up the beach than they appear. Swim only at beaches with a lifeguard on duty, keep children and pets back from the high-tide line, and pay attention to posted closures, with elevated tides and surf this month already drawing extra attention.
Afternoon Winds and What To Expect
Westerly winds will pick up this afternoon, with gusts up to 18 mph near the coast and stronger gusts funneled through gaps and passes, and the breezy setup will hang on tonight. The marine layer is expected to compress early next week, so inland areas should warm up, with highs climbing into the 80s and low 90s by midweek and a low-confidence chance of thunderstorms sometime between next Wednesday and Thursday.
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