San Diego saw patchy clouds Thursday morning, with a sunny afternoon ahead and a high near 78 degrees. The calm stretch will not last all weekend, as warmer weather, shower chances and a major swell begin moving into the forecast.
Sunny Thursday, Slightly Cooler Friday
Sunny Thursday, Slightly Cooler Friday
Patchy coastal low clouds may return overnight and spread into parts of the western valleys during the morning. Inland areas should remain cooler and drier through Friday, while mountain passes and desert slopes could see breezier conditions.
Showers Enter The Holiday Weekend Forecast
Saturday warms to around 81 degrees under mostly cloudy skies, with a slight chance of rain showers after 5 p.m. The chance increases Saturday night and Sunday, when San Diego could see a small chance of showers before 11 a.m., a high near 84 degrees and partly sunny skies afterward.
The latest outlook is a meaningful shift from the earlier sunny-weekend setup described in Hoodline’s previous forecast. The National Weather Service in San Diego also says there could be a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon in the mountains, deserts and inland valleys, though no watches or warnings are currently posted.
Beachgoers Face The Bigger Weekend Risk
Hurricane Marie is expected to remain well southwest of Southern California, but its south swell could bring 6- to 10-foot surf to south- and southwest-facing beaches. Strong rip and longshore currents are expected, with the largest surf likely Sunday into Monday.
High tides could also increase the potential for tidal overflow and coastal flooding from Saturday through Tuesday, according to the National Weather Service. Labor Day should turn mostly sunny, with a slight chance of showers and a high near 83 degrees, but beach conditions may remain rough even as the skies improve. According to the California Legislative Analyst's Office, California's sea-level rise could reach at least half of one foot by 2030 and as much as seven feet by 2100, a broader trend that can increase coastal-flooding risks during storms and high tides. The California Coastal Commission says sea levels may rise by 1 to 6.6 feet (0.3 to 2.0 meters) by the year 2100, while natural flooding, erosion and storm event patterns are likely to change.
