Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

Another mostly sunny day dawns. Expect a high of 71 to warm

Newport-Mesa in the afternoon. A low of 52 is predicted for the night and

early morning hours. Overall, there’s little chance it’s going to rain

today. But there is need for sunscreen, so slather a little on if you

plan to be outdoors.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

Close to shore, southeastern morning winds of 10 knots or less will

start blowing from the southwest to west at 10 to 15 knots in the

afternoon. Expect wind wives of 1 to 2 feet and a western swell of 3 to 5

feet.

Further out is a different story, with a small craft advisory issued.

Winds will come from the northwest at 15 to 25 knots, with locally higher

gusts in the afternoon. Expect wind waves of 2 to 4 feet and a northwest

swell of 7 to 10 feet. Be careful.

SURF

High tide early in the morning will once again help put the kibosh on

morning surf conditions. Expect waves to be in the 1 to 3 foot range.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

1:37 a.m. 1.6 feet low

7:35 a.m. 5.3 feet high

2:25 p.m. -0.5 feet low

8:46 p.m. 4.2 feet high

WATER TEMPERATURE

In the upper 50s.

OUT FRONT

Another sun-dappled day in Newport-Mesa.

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