Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

The sun will shine today, though the afternoon’s looking fairly

breezy. Highs will be in the mid-60s in Newport-Mesa while overnight lows

will be in the mid-40s. Expect a similar Friday and cooler conditions

this weekend.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

The northwesterly winds will blow 20 to 30 knots in the inner waters

this afternoon, with 3- to 5-foot waves and a west swell of 8 to 12 feet.

Later, the winds will increase to 15 to 25 knots, with 2- to 4-foot waves

and a west swell of 6 to 10 feet.

On Wednesday, a gale warning went into effect, so the same is possible

today out farther. The northwesterly winds will blow 25 to 35 knots, with

combined seas of 14 to 17 feet this afternoon. Later, the winds will ease

a tad to 20 to 30 knots, with 3- to 5-foot waves and a northwest swell of

11 to 15 feet.

SURF

Look for surf in the head-high range today, but with the strong winds,

conditions may not be ideal. Friday’s looking a bit smaller and the

weekend will be even smaller. Monday should present the latest northwest

swell.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

3:10 a.m. 0.97 feet low

9:13 a.m. 5.02 feet high

3:37 p.m. 0.07 feet low

9:49 p.m. 4.56 feet high

WATER TEMPERATURE

In the upper 50s