Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

After some early morning fog and low clouds, the skies will clear up

for a mostly sunny afternoon. Highs will top out in the 70s this

afternoon. Take advantage of today’s warmth as cooler conditions prevail

the rest of the week. Overnight lows should be in the low 50s in

Newport-Mesa.

Expect not only cooler, but breezier conditions on Wednesday.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

In the inner waters, the westerly winds will blow 10 to 15 knots this

afternoon, with 2-foot waves and a west swell of 4 to 6 feet. The swell

will increase this evening to 5 to 8 feet.

Out farther, a small craft advisory is expected as the northwesterly

winds blow 15 to 25 knots early, before increasing to 20 to 30 knots this

afternoon. Waves will start off at about 2 to 4 feet, but will build to 3

to 5 feet. The northwest swell will be about 8 to 10 feet, but will

increase to 9 to 12 feet tonight. Expect similar conditions on Wednesday.

SURF

Today’s looking great as surf should reach the chest- to

shoulder-range, with the occasional head-high. Even larger waves are

expected to roll in on Wednesday and Thursday.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

8:13 a.m. 5.34 feet high

2:54 p.m. -0.39 feet low

9:09 p.m. 4.32 feet high

WATER TEMPERATURE

About 58.