San Diego County coastal areas were partly cloudy with patchy drizzle Wednesday morning, with a feels-like temperature of 63 degrees at 6:15 a.m. The damp cameo should fade by late morning before sunshine takes over and temperatures climb into the low 70s.
The National Weather Service expects patchy drizzle before 10 a.m., followed by a mostly sunny afternoon and a high near 73. Winds should be light, becoming west at 10 mph in the afternoon, while the latest update builds on Hoodline's Tuesday forecast with a clearer look at the warming trend ahead.
Morning Drizzle, Then A Sunny San Diego Afternoon
Wednesday night will turn partly cloudy, with a low of 55 to 58 degrees along San Diego County's coast and light winds. Thursday should be partly cloudy and warmer, reaching about 77 degrees, while Friday pushes into the low 80s under sunny skies.
The biggest jump arrives Saturday, when San Diego could reach 86 degrees. Sunday stays hot by coastal standards with a high near 85, followed by mostly sunny skies and highs near 83 Monday and 80 Tuesday.
Santa Ana Winds And Higher Surf Arrive Late Week
Weak offshore winds are expected to develop Wednesday night, with Santa Ana conditions becoming more noticeable late Friday into Saturday. The strongest gusts should favor foothills and inland valleys, while winds in the city remain comparatively light.
Beach plans may need a little more attention this weekend. The National Weather Service says tides will rise toward 7.4 to 7.6 feet Sunday and Monday, while a northwest swell could produce surf around 6 to 7 feet and minor coastal flooding during some high tides from Saturday through Tuesday, especially along west-facing beaches.
No watches or warnings are posted for San Diego County, but the combination of heat, offshore wind and elevated surf makes this a weekend for sunscreen on land and extra caution near the water. For most residents, Wednesday's brief gray start looks like a small speed bump on the way to a distinctly warmer stretch.
