Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

Where the heck did that rain come from Wednesday? Wow. That was out of

the blue.

Here’s the deal today. Early morning fog and low clouds, with highs in

the mid-60s in Newport-Mesa. This evening, however, there’s a chance of

thunderstorms and some rain. That doesn’t necessarily mean it will

happen, but you probably shouldn’t be caught outside sans umbrella

nonetheless. Overnight lows will drop into the low to mid-50s.

On Friday, there’s another chance of early showers. By afternoon,

expect some mostly cloudy conditions.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

Expect patchy fog early and some drizzle. The southwesterly winds will

blow 10 to 15 knots in the inner waters this afternoon, with 2-foot waves

and a mixed south and west swell of 2 to 4 feet. Later, the swell will

build to 3 to 5 feet.

Out farther, the northwesterly winds will blow 15 knots, with 2-foot

waves and a mixed south and northwest swell of 4 to 6 feet. Later, the

winds will increase to 15 to 20 knots, with 3-foot waves and a northwest

swell of 5 to 7 feet. Fog will return late.

SURF

Does it really matter? After all, it rained Wednesday and it may rain

again today. But, if you’re into ignoring the Orange County Health Care

Agency’s warnings of bacteria in the water, then you can look forward to

some knee-highs today. Waves will be a bit higher come Friday.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

8:47 a.m. 5.14 feet high

2:48 p.m. -0.07 feet low

9:05 p.m. 5.95 feet high

WATER TEMPERATURE

About 59