Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

Overnight lows will bottom out at about 50 degrees.

On Friday, the clouds will remind us that we can’t have sun 365 days,

and winds will blow this afternoon. Highs will fall flat at about 65 in

Newport-Mesa, and lows will hit the high 40s. By Sunday, rain could be in

the forecast.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

The westerly winds will blow 10 to 15 knots in the inner waters this

afternoon, with 2-foot waves and a west swell of 3 feet. This evening,

the same will be encountered.

Out farther, the winds will blow 10 knots this afternoon, with

foot-high waves and a west swell of 2 to 4 feet. The swell will build to

4 to 6 feet this evening.

SURF

The waves are looking more decent today than they were Wednesday. Most

will be in the waist-high range, though the occasional chest-high will be

seen. Expect slightly larger waves Friday as a combination of northwest

and southwest swells roll in.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

12:56 a.m. 4.28 feet high

9:36 a.m. 0.76 feet low

WATER TEMPERATURE

In the upper 50s