Southern California Weather: November Warm-Up, High Surf, and Late-Week Rain Chance

Offshore Flow and Warming Trend

• 💨 An emerging offshore flow is set to become the dominant weather pattern for Southern California over the next 3 to 5 days.
• 🌡️ This pattern will bring a significant warming trend, with temperatures expected to rise through the weekend.
• ☀️ Expect spectacular conditions with plenty of sunshine, especially by Friday afternoon.

Coastal Conditions and High Surf

• 🌊 Beach hazard statements, high surf advisories, and coastal flood advisories are in effect.
• 🏄 Surf is expected in the 8 to 12-foot range for Santa Barbara and Ventura County today.
• 📉 Surf will diminish by Friday morning, dropping to 4-7 feet in Ventura County and 3-6 feet in Los Angeles County.
• 🏖️ West and southwest-facing beaches in Orange County will see waves between 2-4 feet on Friday.

Weekend and Early Next Week Forecast

• ☀️ The weekend is predicted to be spectacular, with Sunday and Monday being the warmest days of the next 7 to 10 days.
• 🔥 Inland areas could see temperatures in the 80s and low 90s.
• 😌 Tuesday is expected to be delightful and a little more mild, around 75 degrees.

Late Next Week Outlook

• 📉 A cooldown is expected around the middle of next week, with temperatures dropping into the low 70s and upper 60s by Thursday.
• 🌧️ There is a chance for showers to arrive in Southern California by Thursday and Friday of next week, though current models suggest most moisture may stay further north.