San Diego woke up today under a cool, gray blanket of low clouds, with coastal temperatures hovering near 66°F at KSAN. Those clouds should peel back into mostly sunny afternoons, with highs topping out near 77°F inland and settling in the low to mid 70s along the coast. Northwest winds will notch up this afternoon to around 5 to 10 mph, with gusts hitting up to 20 mph. That breeze will be most noticeable in waterfront neighborhoods and coastal canyons, but the real trouble spot is in the surf, where a south swell is kicking up hazardous waves and strong rip currents at south-facing beaches through next Monday evening.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Gusty northwest breezes are on tap for the afternoon, especially along open stretches of coastline and near canyon exits. The National Weather Service San Diego is calling for highs near 77°F with northwest winds of 5 to 10 mph and gusts up to 20 mph. Small boats and paddlecraft should be ready for choppy nearshore waters and factor in a little extra time for coastal trips.
Beach Hazards And Rip Currents
A Beach Hazards Statement remains posted through Monday evening, June 15, warning that a south swell will drive 3 to 6-foot surf with occasional sets up to 7 feet on south-facing beaches, along with a high risk of rip currents. The National Weather Service cautions: "Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous swimming conditions." For daily flag status and beach-specific calls, check in with the San Diego Lifeguard Service and stick to areas near an attended tower.
Weekend Outlook
Patchy low clouds will drift back in overnight and during the mornings, then clear to mostly sunny skies through early next week. Temperatures look to stay mild along the coast and a bit warmer inland, with only small day-to-day swings. If your weekend plans involve the water, it is worth considering a change of timing or picking a beach with lifeguard coverage through Monday.
