High rip current risk at San Diego beaches this Labor Day

Aug 31, 2025 - 08:00

SAN DIEGO (FOX 5/KUSI) -- Beautiful beach weather is in store this Labor Day weekend.

If you are headed to the beach, there is a Beach Hazards Statement in effect until Monday at 11 p.m. Waves at San Diego beaches will be anywhere from 3 to 6 feet with strong rip currents.

The high rip current risk can create dangerous swimming conditions.

Daily highs are expected to continue trending above average through Wednesday of this week.

A Heat Advisory will take effect Monday at 10 a.m. and last until Tuesday at 6 p.m. in the inland valleys. Highs will be 93-100 degrees.

Labor Day Highs:
San Diego: 82°
El Cajon: 95°
Julian: 91°
Borrego Springs: 109°

By Tuesday, monsoonal moisture will rebuild, bringing a chance of thunderstorms, especially in the mountains. FOX 5/KUSI Weather models show a 40 percent chance of showers in Julian on Tuesday. Inland models show a 20 percent chance. The chance will linger through the end of the week.