San Francisco is looking at a mostly sunny Sunday with a high near 70°F, easing back to around 68°F by afternoon as our signature onshore breeze kicks in — so if you’re planning anything outside today, get it done before the wind and evening chill roll in.
Today’s Setup
According to the National Weather Service in Monterey, satellite trends show stratus building along the coast, so Ocean Beach and the Sunset could stay gray overnight before clearing to mostly sunny skies by mid-to-late morning. West wind runs 7 to 16 mph with gusts up to 24 mph — classic Karl the Fog territory near the coast, while the Mission and Bernal Heights likely stay 5-10 degrees warmer. Overnight lows dip to around 58°F.
Best Window To Be Outside
Midday through early afternoon is your sweet spot, before winds ramp up toward evening. The forecasters note breezy onshore winds are expected each afternoon and evening right through early this week, so plan hikes at Golden Gate Park or a Golden Gate Bridge walk earlier in the day rather than after 3 or 4 PM.
Wind, Marine Layer & Heat Outlook
No severe weather or excessive rain is expected here — that risk is confined to the Southeast US and Four Corners region per the Weather Prediction Center. Locally, the marine layer should stay shallow (500-1000 feet) through the week, with temperatures near seasonal averages through midweek before gradually warming. NWS is already flagging increasing Moderate HeatRisk for interior locations heading into next weekend, so if you’re headed inland, plan ahead.
Giants and A’s on the Schedule
The San Francisco Giants host the Los Angeles Angels today at Oracle Park — expect that reliable bayside breeze picking up as the game goes on, so bring a layer even if it’s sunny at first pitch. The Giants also host the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday and Wednesday (July 28-29), while the Oakland Athletics play the Boston Red Sox at Sutter Health Park July 28-29, where inland heat will make it noticeably warmer than at China Basin. Grab a San Francisco Giants jersey or San Francisco Giants fitted cap before first pitch, and if you still need seats, you can get tickets on SeatGeek or find tickets on StubHub.
What To Wear Or Bring
Layer up — a light jacket for the breeze, sunscreen for the midday sun. With gusts near 24 mph expected along the coast, this is prime kite-flying weather at Ocean Beach or Marina Green, so a spool of kite string heavy duty is worth having on hand. Anglers heading out on the Bay should also check out the UPF 50+ sun hoodie deal for fishing season — handy protection with wind and sun both in the forecast.
Dinner Tonight
With a cool, breezy evening ahead, a warm bowl of pasta or a quick stir-fry hits the spot after being outside all day. Need ingredients? You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything for tonight’s dinner delivered to your door, including Amazon Fresh groceries for a no-fuss weeknight meal.
Next Few Days
Monday brings sunny skies and a high near 72°F with west-southwest wind, then a similar pattern continues into midweek with near-seasonal temperatures and the return of coastal stratus each night. Warming trends build through the week, with inland heat risk increasing by next weekend. For more outdoor gear ideas as the pattern shifts, check out our outdoor gear deals.
