Overview
- A strengthening marine layer returned to the Central Coast overnight, bringing night and morning fog and keeping coastal highs in the 60s and low 70s while inland areas stayed much warmer.
- A Coastal Flood Advisory remains in effect with forecasts showing tides up to about 2.0 feet above normal driven by the new moon, lunar perigee, added tidal anomaly from storm surge and thermal expansion, and recent sea‑level rise.
- An incoming southerly swell is worsening ocean conditions and raising the chance of sneaker waves and strong rip currents, so officials urge visitors to choose guarded beaches and avoid going around tidal barriers.
- Inland valleys continue to see above‑normal heat with afternoon highs in the 80s to near 100 degrees and a lingering Moderate HeatRisk for sensitive people despite the recent expiration of a Heat Advisory.
- Forecast models show the Pacific high weakening late next week which should bring gradual cooling to the Central Coast and reduce daytime temps while nightly high tides and beach hazards remain possible through mid‑week.