Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

Well, the rain has decided not to fall on Newport-Mesa and, instead,

sunny skies will prevail today. Highs will reach the upper 60s. Lows will

be about 50.

On Wednesday, there will be a few more clouds, but the temperatures

should remain constant.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

The westerly winds will blow 15 to 20 knots in the inner waters today,

with 1- to 3-foot waves and a west swell of 3 to 5 feet. Later, the winds

will ease to 10 to 15 knots, with 1- to 3-foot waves.

Out farther, the northwesterly winds will blow 15 to 25 knots, with 2-

to 4-foot waves and a northwest swell of 4 to 6 feet. The swell will

build to 5 to 7 feet this evening.

SURF

Surf will be in the waist- to chest-high range today. On Wednesday,

however, another southwest swell will bump conditions up into the

shoulder- to head-high range. Some standout spots will see some

overheads. Even better, the weather should be decent on Wednesday.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

6:51 a.m. -0.76 feet low

1:33 p.m. 3.39 feet high

5:47 p.m. 2.36 feet low

WATER TEMPERATURE

About 60