San Diego starts Sunday under mostly cloudy skies, with temperatures around 61 degrees before reaching a high near 71. Monday brings a chance of rain, while dangerous surf is expected to remain a concern along the coast through Wednesday.
Monday Rain Chance Rises as Surf Hazard Persists
Sunday should become mostly sunny, with southeast winds between 5 and 10 mph and only a slight chance of rain. Showers are likely mainly after 4 p.m. Monday. The high will reach about 70, and south winds could gust to 20 mph.
Monday's daytime rain chance is 60%, with roughly a tenth to a quarter-inch of rain possible. Showers are expected to continue Monday night, when the rain chance rises to 80%.
Coastal Surf Hazard Continues Through Wednesday
The bigger immediate concern for beachgoers is the ocean. A High Surf Advisory remains in effect through 4 a.m. Wednesday for San Diego County's coastal areas, with breaking waves of 5 to 7 feet, sets reaching 8 to 10 feet and very strong rip currents.
Surf should ease somewhat Sunday and Monday morning before a fresh swell pushes waves back up Monday afternoon. Inexperienced swimmers should stay out of the water, while even experienced surfers should expect dangerous conditions along west-facing beaches.
Beach Safety in Strong Surf
With very strong rip currents in the forecast, NOAA recommends swimming at a lifeguard-protected beach and asking a lifeguard about conditions before entering the water, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration.
The advisory now extends beyond the Sunday-morning end time described in Hoodline's earlier report. The current forecast keeps the beach hazard in effect into Wednesday.
More Showers Arrive Late In The Week
Tuesday could start with a few lingering showers before turning mostly sunny, with a high near 67. Wednesday should stay mostly sunny and reach about 68, offering a short break between storm systems.
Showers could return Wednesday night into Thursday. Showers are also likely Friday before conditions improve by Saturday, which is forecast to be mostly sunny with a high near 68.
