Surf and Sun

WEATHER FORECAST

On the second day of winter, my true love gave to me a day that is

practically rain-free. However, expect the clouds to stick around for a

while, keeping the temperatures cool. A high of 64 and a low of 45 are

expected today -- falling right within the average temperatures for the

season. Bundle up if you’re going to see the last night of the Newport

Harbor Christmas Boat Parade. And remember, only two shopping days left

till Christmas.

Information:o7 www.nws.noaa.govf7 .

BOATING FORECAST

Close to shore, the winds are blowing from the north at 10 to 15

knots, kicking up wind waves of 2 feet. A western swell of 4 to 6 feet is

expected. By nightfall, the winds will change direction, blowing from the

west.

Further out, expect winds of 15 to 20 knots blowing from the north to

northeast. Wind waves will be 2 to 3 feet, with a northwest swell of 10

to 12 feet. The winds will die down to 10 knots at night, kicking up wind

waves of 1 foot.

SURF

The waves will start out smaller than Saturday’s, but count on a new

northwest swell to start filling out those sets by the afternoon.

Water quality:o7 www.surfrider.orgf7 .

TIDES

Time Height

4:31 a.m. 4.3 feet high

11:02 a.m. 2.1 feet low

4:03 p.m. 3.2 feet high

10:04 p.m, 1.5 feet low

WATER TEMPERATURE

Upper 50s

OUT FRONT

The rain has gone away. but it left the clouds behind. See Page 2.