SAN DIEGO, California – A salty breeze rolls in before dawn, carrying the low thunder of breaking waves across the shoreline. The surf glows faintly under pier lights — beautiful, but deceptively powerful. The National Weather Service in San Diego warns that a Beach Hazards Statement remains in effect through late tonight, with strong rip currents and surf up to 8 feet posing a danger to swimmers and surfers.
The highest waves are expected south of Del Mar and La Jolla, where a west-northwest swell of 14 to 15 seconds will combine with elevated tides. At La Jolla, the morning high tide could reach 6.87 feet around 9:15 a.m., bringing minor tidal overflow in low-lying coastal zones. Those heading to the beaches should remain well back from jetties and rocky outcrops — sneaker waves can surge farther than expected, knocking even experienced beachgoers off balance.
Air temperatures will hover in the low to mid-70s, with skies turning mostly sunny later today. The weekend stays dry and pleasant, perfect for outdoor plans once conditions calm. Saturday and Sunday bring light morning fog followed by sunshine and highs near 75°F to 77°F, while Monday warms into the low 80s, continuing Southern California’s mild late-fall trend.
Looking ahead, no rain is expected through midweek, but long-range models suggest a potential cooling pattern before Thanksgiving. For now, San Diegans can expect a classic coastal November — sunny, breezy, and just risky enough near the water to warrant caution.
Five-Day Outlook for San Diego, CA:
Fri: 73/59 – Surf up to 8 ft; rip current risk.
Sat: 74/59 – Patchy fog early; sunny later.
Sun: 77/61 – Sunny and calm.
Mon: 82/62 – Mostly sunny; warmer.
Tue (Veterans Day): 78/60 – Partly cloudy; seasonably warm.
