San Francisco sees mostly sunny skies on Wednesday, June 24, with a high near 64°F — though if you’re in the Outer Sunset or Richmond this morning, Karl the Fog hasn’t fully cleared out yet. The bigger headline today isn’t the temperature: it’s a beach hazard warning you need to know about before you head to the coast.
Today’s Setup
The National Weather Service places the marine layer between 1,000 and 1,500 feet this morning, with patchy fog along Ocean Beach and in wind-sheltered pockets like Glen Park and the Inner Sunset. Skies clear to mostly sunny by midday for most of the city, but temperatures peak near 64°F before slipping back to around 62°F in the afternoon as WSW winds build to 6–14 mph with gusts reaching 18 mph. SoMa and the Embarcadero will feel that breeze.
Heading inland? The South Bay and East Bay valleys are pushing into the 80s today — even the low 90s in far interior spots. That’s the Bay Area microclimate at work: mild and breezy at Ocean Beach, a whole different season by the time you hit Livermore.
Beach Safety Warning (Active Through Wednesday Afternoon)
Stay out of the water today. The National Weather Service has a Beach Hazard Statement in effect through Wednesday afternoon. A long-period southerly swell is producing a high risk of sneaker waves and strong rip currents along the entire Pacific Coast — Ocean Beach, Baker Beach, all of it. The NWS message is direct: never turn your back to the ocean. Keep kids and pets away from the shoreline, even on dry sand.
Best Window To Be Outside
Before 11 AM is your sweet spot. Winds are light, the fog is lifting, and temps are climbing through the upper 50s. The Embarcadero, Crissy Field, and the Panhandle are all solid choices. If you’re logging miles, a hydration running vest and a Stanley quencher tumbler will keep you going once the afternoon westerlies kick up.
Events This Week: World Cup, Concerts, and Giants Baseball
Thursday is stacked. The 2026 World Cup brings Match 60 to Levi’s Stadium on June 25 — Paraguay vs. Australia, Group D. Expect low-60s temperatures at kickoff with SW winds gusting near 24 mph by evening — definitely a layers situation. Get tickets on SeatGeek before seats fill up.
Also Thursday, June 25: A$AP Rocky’s Don’t Be Dumb World Tour hits Chase Center. Temperatures drop to the upper 50s by showtime — an A$AP Rocky t-shirt under a zip-up jacket is the right call for the night. Find tickets on StubHub.
On Saturday, June 27, the San Francisco Giants host the Atlanta Braves at Oracle Park — China Basin should be cool and comfortable for a ballgame. Pick up a San Francisco Giants jersey or a San Francisco Giants fitted cap to rep the home team. That same evening, catch the Don Toliver: Octane Tour at Oakland Arena on June 27 — a Don Toliver hoodie is the perfect layer for the BART ride home across the Bay.
Tonight’s Dinner Idea
A 56°F evening with a westerly breeze calls for something quick and warming — pasta or a stir-fry comes together fast and hits the spot without heating up the whole apartment. You can order groceries on Amazon and have everything at your door before sunset. It’s the kind of night where staying in beats fighting for parking in the Mission.
Next Few Days
Thursday holds mostly sunny with a high near 63°F, but SW winds gusting to 24 mph make it feel more active than Wednesday. An upper-level trough builds over the West Coast by late week, pulling in cooler temperatures and breezier conditions through the weekend. Keep tabs on the San Francisco weather forecast for updates as the pattern shifts. And if the weekend has you thinking ahead to a hike in the Marin Headlands or a beach walk once the hazard clears, browse outdoor gear deals while you plan.
