Is it a good day for beach in San Diego?
Discover the best days for beach activities with UV index and water safety alerts.
Use the live forecast below to decide whether to go now, wait for a better window, or change your plan. The recommendation weighs precipitation, wind, temperature, air quality where relevant, and active safety alerts.
Wait or change plans
San Diego beach conditions right now
Precipitation
Rain unlikely0% chance of precipitation — below NWS's "slight chance" threshold (<30%).
Wind
Calm8 mph sustained.
Temperature
Warm89°F — within NOAA's Heat Index "Caution" band (80-90°F), generally tolerable with normal precautions.
Safety Alerts
Severe weather alert activeAn active thunderstorm, lightning, or tornado-class alert is in effect for this location.
Best time to go: upcoming forecast
Mon
100°
2026-10-05
91°
2026-10-05
88°
2026-10-05
85°
Disclaimer: An active thunderstorm, lightning, or tornado-class alert is in effect for this location.