San Francisco is starting Monday under the usual marine layer, but the National Weather Service expects sunshine to win out by late morning, pushing the city to a high near 75°F under mostly clear afternoon skies — a solid day to get outside once Karl the Fog clears out, just watch the breeze and the surf.
Today’s Setup
Forecasters at the NWS Bay Area office say satellite imagery shows stratus struggling to move inland overnight, but a healthy SFO-to-Sacramento pressure gradient should scour it out by early-to-late morning, with coastal spots like Ocean Beach and the Sunset clearing closer to early afternoon. Winds pick up out of the west at 7 to 16 mph with gusts as high as 23 mph through the afternoon and evening, and lows tonight settle near 58°F.
Best Window To Be Outside
Late morning through early evening is your window before onshore flow strengthens and fog tries to creep back in overnight. If you’re heading to Golden Gate Park or the Embarcadero, aim for roughly 11 a.m. to 6 p.m., after the marine layer breaks and before the wind really cranks up.
Fire Weather & Surf Safety
The NWS is flagging elevated fire weather across the Diablo and Santa Lucia Ranges this week as breezy onshore winds dry out fuels, so if smoke drifts into the city later this week, an air purifier for smoke indoors isn’t a bad thing to have ready. More pressing today: a dangerous S-SW swell is producing sneaker waves and rip currents along the coast, with more than 25 water rescues reported Sunday alone. Stay well back from the waterline at Ocean Beach and never turn your back on the water.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layer up — mornings and evenings still dip into the high 50s, while midday sun calls for sunscreen. Anglers and boaters can score the UPF 50+ Sun Hoodie deal for sun protection, and with gusty afternoons on the Bay, the West Marine Ski Vests are worth grabbing before a sail. An insulated water jug 1 gallon is smart for anyone outside for a few hours as temperatures climb through the week.
Gameday At Oracle Park And Sutter Health
Baseball’s busy this week: the San Francisco Giants host the Milwaukee Brewers at Oracle Park Tuesday and Wednesday (July 28-29), and the Oakland Athletics take on the Boston Red Sox at Sutter Health Park July 28-30. Tuesday calls for sunny skies near 78°F with that same onshore breeze filling in by evening — good tailgating weather, but bring a layer for after sundown. Rep the team with an Oakland Athletics jersey and Oakland Athletics fitted cap, or Get tickets on SeatGeek before first pitch. Hoops fans, mark August 2 for the Golden State Valkyries hosting the Toronto Tempo at Chase Center.
Tonight’s Dinner
With the breeze rolling in this evening, an easy stovetop pasta or stir-fry is the low-fuss move for dinner. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon, including Amazon Fresh groceries, and have everything delivered to your door tonight.
Next Few Days
Tuesday brings more sun near 78°F with lows around 59°F, and NWS long-range guidance points to gradual warming into midweek and the weekend, with rising Moderate HeatRisk for interior locations. Breezy onshore afternoons and the sneaker wave threat both stick around through early week, so keep sunscreen, water, and caution near the water top of mind. Check the outdoor gear deals page for more picks before your next beach or ballpark trip.
