San Diego is waking up clear and around 57 degrees Friday, but the calm start is leading into a notably hot weekend. Highs should reach 81 Friday, 86 Saturday and 88 Sunday, while coastal residents and beachgoers face a separate concern: flooding, elevated surf and dangerous rip currents.
The latest outlook sharpens the warmup described in an earlier forecast and adds a new coastal flood advisory. According to the National Weather Service, the advisory covers San Diego County coastal areas through noon Tuesday.
Weekend Heat Builds Under Sunny Skies
Saturday should be sunny with a high near 86, followed by the warmest day of the stretch Sunday, when temperatures may reach 88. Overnight lows will stay in the lower to mid-60s, making evenings comfortable even as afternoons run well above typical early-November temperatures. Monday remains warm near 83, with Tuesday reaching about 80.
Coastal Flooding And Rip Currents Complicate Beach Plans
The advisory warns of minor to locally moderate coastal flooding, along with dangerous rip currents and elevated surf along west-facing beaches. Tides are expected to exceed 7 feet early each morning and peak Sunday and Monday, reaching around 7.4 to 7.6 feet—roughly 1.3 to 1.6 feet above astronomical predictions. Flooding could affect low-lying lots, parks and roads, with isolated closures possible.
Anyone heading to the coast should avoid driving around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Swimmers and surfers should also treat the rip-current warning seriously, even while the weather stays sunny and inviting.
Strongest Winds Favor Passes And Mountain Slopes
Winds in San Diego proper should generally remain light, ranging from calm to around 10 mph during the day. Offshore flow will be stronger in wind-prone passes, canyons and coastal mountain slopes, where gusts could reach 30 to 40 mph Friday afternoon and Saturday. Drivers heading inland should watch for sudden crosswinds and secure loose outdoor items.
Mostly Dry Weather Continues Into Next Week
Wednesday should stay above normal under weak ridging, with a slight shower chance through about sunrise; the later-week pattern remains uncertain. The broader pattern stays warm and dry through early next week, with a more noticeable cooldown and slightly better rain chances possible later in the week.
