SAN FRANCISCO, Calif. – The ocean is roaring again this morning, its waves pounding the shoreline beneath a soft, early sun. While skies remain crystal clear over downtown San Francisco, the National Weather Service has issued a Beach Hazards Statement through 10 p.m. Monday, warning of dangerous rip currents and sneaker waves along Bay Area beaches — from Point Reyes south to Monterey Bay.
This early winter pattern, though mild in temperature, poses hidden coastal dangers. Even on calm-looking days, long-period swells can sweep unsuspecting beachgoers or anglers off rocks and jetties. Officials urge residents to stay off wet rocks, never turn their back on the ocean, and keep a safe distance from the surf zone this weekend.
Inland, the Bay Area remains locked in a streak of seasonably warm and sunny days, ideal for Thanksgiving travel prep or outdoor plans. Afternoon highs will climb into the low to mid-60s, with calm north winds and crisp evenings dipping into the 40s. The region continues its stretch of dry weather, but forecasters are keeping an eye on cooler Pacific air set to slide into northern California by midweek, possibly signaling a pattern change heading toward Thanksgiving.
Nationally, a more winter-like setup is forming across the central and eastern U.S., with the potential for heavy snow and below-normal temperatures developing Nov. 25 through Dec. 3. For now, the West Coast enjoys a quiet calm — a late November “pause” before broader holiday travel challenges arrive.
Still, for beachgoers and hikers along the Pacific, today’s calm sky masks a powerful ocean pulse — a reminder that hazardous surf can strike without warning.
Five-Day Outlook for San Francisco, CA:
Fri: 63/49 – Sunny, calm breeze.
Sat: 64/50 – Mostly sunny, mild.
Sun: 61/43 – Mostly sunny, light wind.
Mon: 62/48 – Sunny, beach hazards continue.
Tue: 63/48 – Partly cloudy, still mild.
