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Today’s Forecast:

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66°F
High: 66° | Low: 57°
Current Temperature
Station: SFOC1
Observed at: 6:43 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 57%
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 14 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 14, 2026 8:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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Coastal Flood Advisory
Coastal Flood Advisory issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 13 at 4:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 6:00 pm)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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Beach Hazards Statement
Beach Hazards Statement issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 13 at 6:00PM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 13, 2026 8:00 pm)
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Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.
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High Surf Warning
High Surf Warning issued November 12 at 2:58PM PST until November 15 at 4:00AM PST by NWS San Francisco CA (Expires: November 15, 2026 6:00 am)
Show Alert Details & Instructions
Description: * WHAT...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, Up to 1.5 ft of inundation above ground level is possible in low-lying areas near shorelines and tidal waterways. For the Beach Hazards Statement, An increased risk for sneaker waves and strong rip currents with breaking waves of 15 to 20 ft expected. For the High Surf Warning, Dangerously large breaking waves of 25 to 35 ft, with occasional sets of 40 to 50 ft at favored breakpoints. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, large breaking waves will run up beaches and crash over seawalls, inundating adjacent, low-lying infrastructure. * WHERE...San Francisco and Southern Monterey Bay and Big Sur Coast. * WHEN...For the first Coastal Flood Advisory, until 4 PM PST Friday. For the Beach Hazards Statement, through Friday afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Friday to 4 AM PST Sunday. For the second Coastal Flood Advisory, from midnight Friday night to 6 PM PST Saturday. * IMPACTS...High tides will result in flooding of low-lying infrastructure, isolated road closures, and coastal erosion. Rising tides will bring water and waves farther up the beach than normal, restricting escape from beaches and coastal areas. Dangerously large breaking waves can overpower swimmers, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks resulting in significant physical injury and increasing the risk of drowning. Waves can sweep across the shoreline without warning, pulling people into the sea from beaches, jetties, and rocks. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...At the San Francisco tide gauge, high tide is expected to be: 1.5 ft above normal (7.3 ft MLLW) at 12:49 PM Friday 11/13. These predictions include up to 1.8 ft of surge that will enhance the astronomical tide and flooding threat. High tide varies up to 90 minutes earlier or later along the Pacific Coast and through the San Francisco Bay, respectively. The Coastal Flood Advisory on Saturday is specifically for the Pacific Coast, where large breaking waves will spill over sea walls and run up beaches onto adjacent infrastructure. Instructions: If travel is required, allow extra time as some roads may be closed. Do not drive around barricades or through water of unknown depth. Take the necessary actions to protect flood-prone property. Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Stay off of jetties, piers, rocks, and other waterside infrastructure. Remain out of the water to avoid hazardous surf and NEVER turn your back on the ocean. Monitor local weather, surf and tide forecasts at www.weather.gov/mtr.

Tonight:A chance of rain after 11pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 57. South wind 18 to 22 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts between a tenth and quarter of an inch possible.
Friday:Rain. Mostly cloudy. High near 61, with temperatures falling to around 58 in the afternoon. Southwest wind 18 to 25 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 100%. New rainfall amounts between a half and three quarters of an inch possible.
Friday Night:A chance of rain. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 54. West southwest wind 6 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 20 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%. New rainfall amounts less than a tenth of an inch possible.

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Today’s Report:

🚲 Biking

Use Caution
  42 /100

Use Caution for biking. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (100%). Windy conditions (25 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 47/100
Use Caution for biking. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (31%). Light wind (6 mph).

🥾 Hiking

Use Caution
  44 /100

Use Caution for hiking. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (100%). Breezy winds (25 mph).

  • Temp: Favorable conditions
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Marginal weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Excellent 95/100
Excellent for hiking. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (31%). Light wind (6 mph).

🎪 Outdoor Events / Activities

Use Caution
  41 /100

Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 60°F. Rain forecast later today (100%). Windy conditions (25 mph).

  • Temp: Marginal weather factor
  • Rain: Marginal weather factor
  • Wind: Unfavorable weather factor
  • Thunderstorm: Favorable conditions
Tomorrow's Outlook:
Use Caution 46/100
Use Caution for outdoor events / activities. High near 62°F. Risk of rain (31%). Light wind (6 mph).

About San Francisco Parks & Beaches

San Francisco Parks & Beaches is an outdoor-planning page for city parks, western beaches, and the waterfront. It has a distinct purpose centered on sharply varying fog, wind, beach, park, and neighborhood conditions, with the forecast used to choose the safest and most comfortable version of the day.

Make the Most of a San Francisco Parks & Beaches Day

Start by comparing conditions across Ocean Beach, Lands End, and the rest of the coverage area. Choose among biking, hiking, outdoor events based on wind, precipitation, temperature, visibility, water or trail conditions, road access, smoke, and available daylight.

Weather Tips for San Francisco Parks & Beaches

  • Conditions around city parks, western beaches, and the waterfront can differ sharply from nearby towns; sharply varying fog, wind, beach, park, and neighborhood conditions are the main planning variables.
  • For biking, compare wind, pavement or trail surface, heat, visibility, traffic, smoke, and recent rain before choosing distance and exposure.
  • Cold ocean water, marine fog, swell, beach wind, and winter storms can matter even when the inland forecast looks mild.
  • Check current road, trail, ramp, campground, and park alerts before relying on a remote access point.

Nearby Towns and Areas

This page covers city parks, western beaches, and the waterfront. It can also be useful when planning outdoor time near:

  • Ocean Beach
  • Presidio
  • Crissy Field
  • Golden Gate Park
  • Baker Beach
  • Embarcadero

Plan Around the Conditions

Use the forecast to choose the best version of San Francisco Parks & Beaches rather than forcing one itinerary. A shorter route, earlier launch, sheltered shoreline, lower-elevation trail, or town-based backup can preserve the day when conditions change.

7-Day Forecast for San Francisco Parks & Beaches

🌤
66°F
High: 66° | Low: 57°
Current Temperature
Station: SFOC1
Observed at: 6:43 pm CST on 11/12/26
Wind: 0 mph | Humidity: 57%
Fri 🌧
61° 54°
100%
Sat 🌧
62° 55°
31%
Sun 🌧
62° 53°
89%
Mon 🌧
59° 50°
31%
Tue ☀
59° 53°
5%
Wed 🌧
59° 51°
88%
Thu 🌧
58° --°
56%

7-Day High Temperature Trend

61° Fri 62° Sat 62° Sun 59° Mon 59° Tue 59° Wed 58° Thu

7-Day Low Temperature Trend

54° Fri 55° Sat 53° Sun 50° Mon 53° Tue 51° Wed 50° Thu

📊 7-Day Outdoor Outlook

Good Fair Poor 46 Fri 95 Sat 93 Sun 95 Mon 100 Tue 89 Wed 94 Thu
Forecast data from the National Weather Service  |  Last Updated: November 12, 2026 8:55 pm CST

San Francisco Parks & Beaches Weather by Season

Winter

At San Francisco Parks & Beaches, winter storms can bring heavy rain, gusty waterfront wind, high surf, and slick bluff or city trails. Short park walks may fit between systems, but exposed beaches and bridge approaches require a close wind and wave check.

Spring

Around city parks, western beaches, and the waterfront, spring alternates between mild clear stretches and breezy, showery days. Trail surfaces improve gradually, while cold water and afternoon wind remain important for shoreline plans.

Summer

For sharply varying fog, wind, beach, park, and neighborhood conditions, the marine layer can make western beaches cool, foggy, and windy even when inland neighborhoods are sunny and warm. Dress for sharp local changes and expect parking pressure during clear afternoons.

Fall

Near Ocean Beach and the surrounding area, early fall often brings some of the clearest and warmest coastal days before winter storms return. Offshore wind and dry fire weather can still affect hills and park access.

Key Climate Data Points

  • Warmest months: September and October near the coast.
  • Coolest months: December through February, plus foggy summer mornings.
  • Wettest season: November through March.
  • Driest season: July through September.
  • Best outdoor window: Early fall for clearer coastal outings; spring for trails when wind and rain are light.