San Jose started today under a lid of low clouds, with Mineta San Jose Airport clocking in at about 59°F and a thick marine layer set to cling to the coast through the morning.
Foggy Mornings, Sunny Afternoons
It is the classic summer split personality: dense stratus parked along the shoreline early, then peeling back inland by mid to early afternoon and giving the Santa Clara Valley bright, breezy sun. Highs today are expected to land near 81°F inland, with mid 50s to low 60s at the coast, and overnight lows holding in the mid 50s to upper 50s.
Afternoon Winds Pick Up
Onshore winds stay tame in the morning, then ramp up later in the day, building to around 1 to 9 mph onshore with gusts reaching about 20 to 25 mph in favored gaps, passes and the northern Salinas Valley. A similar setup is on tap for Tuesday and into midweek, with a slow inland warmup showing up by Thursday and Friday.
Coastal Hazards: Sneaker Waves Through Friday
A Beach Hazards Statement is posted from tomorrow morning through Friday afternoon as a long period southwest swell boosts the threat of sneaker waves, strong rip currents and breaking waves up to around 10 feet. Beachgoers are urged to stay off jetties and rocks and to never turn their back on the ocean, according to the National Weather Service. Boaters should also take note that Small Craft Advisories will be up for pockets of Monterey Bay and outer coastal waters from Tuesday into Wednesday.
Plan Ahead
If you are planning ocean time between tomorrow and Friday, it may be worth rescheduling or at least sticking to lifeguarded beaches and watching for any local closures.
