Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

In the words of Sting, expect “heavy clouds, but no rain.” Gray skies

with little sun are forecast for Newport-Mesa, with temperatures reaching

a high of 65 about 3 p.m. The low of the day, 50, will happen in the

early morning hours. There’s a 20% chance of rain, which means you can

probably keep your umbrella at home.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

Close to shore, a heavy surf advisory may be issued today, so be on

alert. The light winds are expected to be out of the southwest at 10 to

15 knots, with wind waves of 2 feet. A northwest swell of 9 feet is

expected.

Farther out, there are reports of a slight chance of showers. Winds are

expected to blow south to southwest at 10 to 20 knots, kicking up wind

waves of 2 feet. Forecasters predict a northwest swell of 13 to 15 feet.

SURF

Look for 2 to 3 feet of knee- to waist-high waves, with good longboard

peaks near the pier. According to forecasters, there are more waves on

the way and should be here by today and into next week. Water is still

pretty chilly though, so keep those wetsuits and booties on.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

12:44 a.m. 1.9 feet low

7:06 a.m 6.0 feet high

2:22 p.m. -0.7 feet low

8:46 p.m. 3.7 feet high

WATER TEMPERATURE

In the mid-50s

OUT FRONT

Like gray? That’s the color of the day.

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