San Diego is starting Friday under cloudy skies near 70 degrees, but the day is expected to brighten quickly and warm to about 83. The bigger weekend wrinkle is at the coast, where elevated surf, strong rip currents and minor tidal overflow are expected through Sunday afternoon.
Friday afternoon should be mostly sunny with west to northwest winds around 0 to 10 mph, while Friday night turns partly cloudy and settles near 69. The National Weather Service San Diego expects Saturday to stay mostly sunny and slightly warmer, with a high near 84.
Beach Hazards Build Through Sunday
The coast is facing 3- to 5-foot surf, with sets reaching 6 feet, while high tides rise from roughly 6 feet Friday to more than 6.5 feet Sunday. That combination could bring minor flooding to low-lying beach parking lots, minor coastal erosion and stronger rip currents.
Sunday is the weekend pivot, with cooler temperatures and a chance of showers. The outlook is a sharper turn from the earlier forecast covered by Hoodline, with the beach hazard statement now highlighting coastal impacts through Sunday afternoon.
Cooler Monday, Warmer Again Next Week
Monday could bring a slight chance of showers before 11 a.m. before skies turn sunny, with a high near 77. Tuesday rebounds to about 83, Wednesday reaches 85 and Thursday remains mostly sunny near 83.
Coastal neighborhoods may still see low clouds and patchy fog during late nights and mornings, especially within roughly 10 miles of the shoreline. Inland valleys are expected to run hotter, reaching the 90s, while lower desert communities could climb above 100 on Friday and Saturday.
Anyone heading to the beach this weekend should watch for posted warnings, avoid swimming alone and stay clear of areas affected by strong rip currents. The weather inland looks like a warm-up; along the shoreline, the ocean is the part demanding more attention.
