Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

The weather’s going to be different this year. No, not really. In

fact, it’ll probably hold in store much of the same as experienced last

year.

Today, expect early morning fog but mostly dry conditions under mostly

cloudy skies. There may be a few sprinkles early, but they certainly

won’t rain on anyone’s parade.

Highs in Newport-Mesa will top off at about 60 today, and the lows

will dip to the low 50s. Have a happy new year, and don’t worry about the

wetter conditions Wednesday will unveil.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

The southeasterly winds will blow a light 10 knots in the inner waters

today. The waves will only be about a foot, and the west swell will be

about 4 feet.

Out farther, expect much of the same, though the northwest swell will

build to about 6 feet. By Wednesday morning, it’ll increase to 10 feet.

SURF

It’s not the best way to kick off a new year on the ocean’s surface

today. After all, the waves are in the knee- to waist-high range and the

past weekend’s rains don’t exactly leave surfers with great tastes in

their mouths. In other words, stay dry.

Wednesday will see another northwest swell, but it probably won’t be a

great day to hit the waves on account of more rain.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

3:32 a.m. 2.21 feet low

9:48 a.m. 6.58 feet high

5:11 p.m. -1.27 feet low

11:54 p.m. 3.90 feet high

WATER TEMPERATURE

In the upper 50s to ring in a new year