Downtown Los Angeles is headed for another sunny, summerlike Sunday, with temperatures climbing into the 80s after a clear morning near 60. Rain is staying out of the picture for now, but the coast has a more complicated forecast: high tides and building surf will keep beach hazards in play through Tuesday.
The National Weather Service Los Angeles/Oxnard office expects light north to northeast winds across downtown, while wind-prone foothills, passes and mountain areas could still see gusts of 25 to 40 mph through early week. The dry, warm pattern is part of a broader Santa Ana setup, though the strongest winds should stay away from the city center, according to the National Weather Service.
Monday And Veterans Day Stay Warm
The heat does not leave after Sunday. Monday is expected to reach 84 degrees, followed by highs near 86 on Tuesday and Veterans Day, with overnight lows generally settling around 61 or 62.
That makes for easy outdoor-weather math: cool enough for a light layer early, warm enough for short sleeves by afternoon. Humidity will remain low, so anyone spending several hours outside should plan for sun exposure and bring water.
Beach Conditions Turn More Complicated
High tides of roughly 7.2 to 7.6 feet are expected through Tuesday, while a west-to-northwest swell is forecast to peak Monday. The National Weather Service says the combination could produce hazardous swimming conditions, dangerous rock-jetties, beach erosion and shallow flooding on some low-lying walkways, bike paths and beach parking areas.
A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect for the Los Angeles County coast and Catalina Island through noon Tuesday. West-facing shores, especially in Ventura County, face the greater risk, while Long Beach and Malibu are expected to see less exposure than during recent south-swell events, though coastal visitors should still follow local warnings.
Cooling Arrives Thursday With Rain In Sight
The forecast finally bends cooler Thursday, with a high near 82, then drops to about 78 Friday and 75 Saturday. A slight chance of rain appears Thursday night into Friday and Saturday, while forecasters are watching for a wetter pattern sometime from late this week into early next week.
Compared with Saturday's Hoodline forecast, the newest outlook shifts attention toward the coming cooldown and coastal flooding concerns. For Sunday plans, inland Los Angeles can enjoy the sunshine, while beachgoers should check conditions before entering the water and stay off rock jetties during rough surf.
