San Francisco rolled in today under a classic summer combo of cool marine layer, 54°F air and mostly cloudy skies. Inland neighborhoods will claw their way into the mid‑60s this afternoon, while the immediate coast stays cooler and windier. If your plans include sand, surf or bayside strolls, keep them loose: strong onshore gusts and surf hazards will be dogging beaches and low‑lying shorelines all week.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Skies should brighten to mostly sunny by afternoon with a high near 67°F, then a step back into the mid‑60s later in the day. West‑southwest winds of 7–15 mph are on tap, with gusts into the low‑20s at exposed ridges and bridge crossings.
Coastal Hazards and Tides
A Beach Hazards Statement stays in effect through Friday, warning that a long‑period southwest swell is boosting the risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents. A Coastal Flood Advisory runs from 4 PM tomorrow through 4 AM next Thursday, and the San Francisco tide gauge could see up to about 1.7 feet above normal on several nights, enough for minor flooding of parking lots, parks, and some roads. Stay off jetties and piers and do not drive through flooded streets, according to NWS San Francisco.
Boaters and Mariners
Coastal waters will stay rough through the rest of the week, with seas building into the 8–12 foot range and fresh to strong northwest breezes. Small Craft Advisories are posted for several sectors. Small‑boat operators and recreational mariners are urged to hold off on nonessential trips and check with local harbormasters before heading out. For shoreline visitors, that mix of big surf and sneaker waves means even a sunny afternoon at Pacific‑facing beaches can turn dangerous in a hurry.
How To Stay Safe
Give the ocean extra respect and extra space. Do not turn your back on the surf, stay off rocks and jetties, and move inland during high tide if you are near low‑lying shorelines. Build in more travel time if you are driving along the coast during evening high tides between July 9 and July 16, when isolated road closures are possible. For the latest updates and tide times, keep an eye on NWS San Francisco forecasts and local lifeguard advisories.
