Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

Though the rain isn’t expected until Saturday, westerly winds of 10

mph will blow today to try to ruin everyone’s Thanksgiving hair.

Otherwise, it’ll be partly cloudy on this turkey day with highs in the

mid-60s in Newport-Mesa.

Not much will change into the night as lows stay in the high 50s and

low 60s. Early morning Friday will be cooler with temperatures in the

mid-50s. Highs will creep into the mid-60s again. Expect cooler and

wetter conditions Saturday. Gobble, gobble.

Information:o7 https://www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

A small craft advisory remains in effect for both the inner and outer

waters. A west swell of 6 to 12 feet is expected. The westerly wind will

blow a typical 10 to 15 knots early, but will increase to 15 to 20 knots

in the afternoon. Waves should be in the 2- to 3-foot range. Expect early

morning fog.

Out farther, there will be a large northwest swell of 16 feet early.

The northwesterly wind will blow 10 to 20 knots, but will increase to 20

to 25 knots in the afternoon and evening. Waves will be in the 1- to

3-foot range.

SURF

While Wednesday turned out to be much of a bust, larger waves are

expected today. Near the jetty, some 10-foot waves should roll in.

Elsewhere, some head-high to overhead waves are expected.

Water quality:o7 https://www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

4:46 a.m. 4 feet high

9:38 a.m. 3.31 feet low

2:21 p.m. 3.96 feet high

9:54 p.m. 0.84 feet low

WATER TEMPERATURE

In the low to mid-60s again.