San Francisco is mostly sunny today, Friday, July 10, with a high near 67°F after patchy coastal drizzle and fog burn off — grab a light layer, plan outdoor time for early-to-mid afternoon, and expect Karl the Fog to creep back in tonight.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service says stratus and drizzle hugged the coastline early this morning, with the marine layer running closer to 1,000 feet — more compressed than the past few nights thanks to building high pressure to the south. Coastal neighborhoods should see conditions improve into the afternoon, while temperatures ease back to around 65°F later in the day. Wind runs west-southwest at 7 to 16 mph, gusting as high as 23 mph. Overnight lows settle near 55°F under partly cloudy skies.
Best Window To Be Outside
Aim for early-to-mid afternoon at Golden Gate Park, the Marina, or Ocean Beach, once the fog has cleared but before wind gusts ramp up. If you’re setting up a picnic or a backyard gathering, a pop-up canopy tent with weights is worth having given those 23 mph gusts.
Rain, Wind, Fire, Or Heat Risk
Rain chances sit near 1%, so it’s essentially dry. The bigger concern is the ocean: NWS forecasters are warning of a long-period southwest swell bringing an increased risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents through this evening — stay well back from the waterline at Ocean Beach. A Coastal Flood Advisory is also in effect, with up to 1.7 feet of inundation possible in low-lying shoreline and tidal areas. Looking further out, the forecast discussion flags elevated fire weather concerns and potential thunderstorms late this weekend into early next week, along with Moderate HeatRisk building for the interior early next week — worth keeping an eye on if your plans take you inland.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layer up for a cool, breezy morning that turns pleasant by afternoon. The wind and fog can wreak havoc on hair, so anti-frizz hair serum earns its keep, and lip balm SPF moisturizing helps against the coastal wind and sun.
Weekend Games & Shows
Olivia Dean: The Art Of Loving Live plays Chase Center tonight, July 10 — Get tickets on SeatGeek or Find tickets on StubHub, and grab an Olivia Dean t-shirt or Olivia Dean hoodie to wear to the show. Over at Oracle Park, the San Francisco Giants host the Colorado Rockies Saturday, July 11 and Sunday, July 12, including Black Heritage Night Fireworks. With Saturday’s high near 71°F and light wind, it’s a solid day for the ballpark — suit up in a San Francisco Giants jersey and San Francisco Giants fitted cap, with tickets on SeatGeek or StubHub. Joji: SOLARIS also hits Chase Center July 14; read our Joji tour coverage for more.
Dinner Tonight
With a mild evening near 55°F, a versatile dinner like pasta or stir-fry fits the weather just fine. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door.
Next Few Days
Saturday brings a high near 71°F under partly sunny skies with light southwest wind, followed by a low near 57°F Saturday night. Warmer, more seasonal temperatures continue building into early next week, so check back as the fire weather and heat risk situation develops. For more outdoor prep, browse outdoor gear deals.
