Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

This is going to be a weird one. The day will kick off with a morning

marine layer along the coast and will clear this afternoon. Highs will

top out in the mid-70s in Costa Mesa and the upper 60s in Newport Beach.

But then, this evening, the clouds will roll in and threaten to drop

showers on Newport-Mesa. Threaten is the key word, though. Overnight lows

will stay somewhat warm at about 60.

Friday so far is looking a bit muggy, with early morning showers

expected but only slightly cooler highs. The weekend, though, looks

sunny, though even cooler.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

Fog will be found both early and late today.

The westerly winds will blow their typical 10 to 15 knots in the inner

waters today, with 2-foot waves, and a mixed south and west swell of 3

feet.

Out farther, much of the same should be encountered, though the

northwest swell will be larger at 6 to 8 feet. It’ll build slightly by

evening.

SURF

Today’s the day to hit the waves, which are expected in the chest-high

range. They’re slated to build even larger Friday, with some head-high

sets.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

7:28 a.m. -0.51 feet low

2:42 p.m. 3.49 feet high

6:24 p.m. 2.96 feet low

WATER TEMPERATURE

About 62