Like winter, but without the surf.
SURF:
The rain has returned the past few days but unfortunately didn't bring surf. Now don't get me wrong, SELECT spots had some shoulder high sets the past week, but that wasn't the case for a majority of beaches. It's not yet spring- so the southern hemi swells haven't fully turned up yet- and all the storms in the northern hemisphere have been getting pushed up into Canada- so there hasn't been any Aleutian juice around here. Add in the dirty water from the rain and we're left in a holding pattern down here. For the weekend, we've got leftover S swell on Friday as well as NW windswell from the storm that's been lingering the past few days. Look for chest high sets, dirty water, and questionable wind conditions. Saturday and Sunday cleans up (the wind that is, not the water) and we've got waist high+ surf from the S & NW. In summary, junky surf on Friday and small/clean Saturday/Sunday. Here's the tides and sun this weekend:
- Sunrise and sunset are:
- 6:59 AM sunrise
- 6:56 PM sunset
- La Jolla water temps today were 62! (While Oregon was 48...)
- And tides are mellow this weekend:
- 0' at sunrise
- 3' mid-afternoon
- 2' at sunset
FORECAST:
Are you tired of the small surf? Are you tired of the rain? Well, I can help with one of those things but you need to figure the other one out.
We had a good storm off Antarctica a few days ago that is sending us SSW swell early next week. BUT... (you knew that was coming), we've got another storm headed our way. Look for the SSW to increase through the day on Monday with chest high+ surf. The rain will also increase late in the day on Monday. By Tuesday, the SSW is in full swing, as well as the storm and NW windswell. Look for overhead sets and messy conditions (I hope I'm wrong about the storm). Wednesday is still messy and we've got left over shoulder high+ SSW/NW swells. Things should be back to normal by Friday with chest high sets from the WSW and cleaner conditions (weather that is, not the water). After that, models show just some weak storms on the charts from the southern/northern hemispheres so it looks like our medium sized surf is here to stay. Make sure to check out Twitter/North County Surf if anything changes between now and then.
BEST BET:
- If you like questionable conditions with your surf, then Friday and Tuesday.
- Or Monday as that new SW builds- IF... the next storm holds off
WEATHER:
Since we were below average on our rain for the season, I welcome the storms. Just wish they would bring some overhead surf! But enough of my complaining. The rain the past few days brought us 2" along the coast and a dusting of snow at the highest peaks. Solid. Here's where we stand for our rainfall this season:
- Newport Beach: 8" so far. 70% of normal
- Oceanside: 10" so far. 90% of normal
- San Diego: 8.5" so far. 105% or normal
The storm that's been lingering above us the past few days will move through on Friday with lingering showers. Saturday through Monday look to be nice, then we've got more rain coming late Monday potentially into Thursday morning. This should drop another 0.75" with snow levels down to a low 2500'. Next weekend should be nice if current long range forecasts hold true.
NEWS OF THE WEEK:
This day in weather history!
- 1996: A storm that started on this day and ended on 3/13 brought eight to 12 inches of snow to the San Bernardino Mountains.
- 1990: A funnel cloud was observed five miles south of Lindbergh Field.
- 1982: A thunderstorm produced lightning strikes and hail that piled up in La Mesa and along Interstate 8 near Pine Valley. Lightning smashed a huge hole in a La Mesa home, throwing a resident, breaking a window and burning carpet. Another bolt struck and splintered a nearby flagpole. Other strikes started a small fire in Alpine. Hail caused accidents along Interstate 8 in Pine Valley.
- 1969: It was -8° in Big Bear Lake, the lowest temperature on record for March.
- 1967: A series of storms brought heavy rain starting on 3/11 and ending on 3/14. Total precipitation was 8.52 inches in Lake Arrowhead and 8.06 inches in Lytle Creek. Only about one inch fell in the San Bernardino area during this time, and none in Victorville. The Mojave River flooded a couple of roads and washed out construction sites in the desert. Heavy snow fell in the higher mountains, up to two feet in Big Bear Lake. But only one inch at Lake Arrowhead and Idyllwild.
- 1941: A heavy storm hit the San Gabriel Mountains and Mojave Desert on this day through 3/14. Victorville received 1.78 inches. The Mojave River flooded homes in the Oro Grande Wash. In Wrightwood three houses were destroyed from a mudslide in Heath Canyon. Mud and debris six feet deep covered Lone Pine Road.
BEST OF THE BLOG:
If you're a surfer and you want to make a positive impact in your community, join the North County Board Meeting! If you don't know by now (which I'm sure you do since I tout the NCBM almost monthly), we're a group of business professionals that support local business, do charitable work, network, and find an excuse to surf (like we need one). Want to get involved? Here's the perfect opportunity: We'll be having our 6th annual charity golf tournament on Friday, May 22nd. Our goal this year is to purchase action sports equipment to benefit underserved youth in our community and we'd like you to join us. We'll be at the world famous Goat Hill Park again; lunch will be provided, we'll lose a few balls, drink a cold one or two, and we'll have a ton of prizes as usual. And don't worry if you're not much of a golfer- none of us are! It's a good way to start a long weekend and a great way to support your community. As in year's past, we'll most likely sell out, so be sure to reserve your spot asap:
- Hole sponsorships are $250
- Green fees are $90 before April 30th and $100 after
- Payment options:
- Checks make payable to North County Board Meeting and deliver to Agency 73, 244 N Coast Hwy 101, Encinitas, CA 92024
- Credit cards please reach out Rich Clark at: rclark@fuzionpayments.com
Special thanks to our title sponsor Venture LLP; advisers and advocates for business clients through expertise, ethics and human connection.
And if you can't make the event but would like to still help our cause, we can always use raffle prizes, swag bag goodies, hole sponsorships, etc. Please give me a shout at northcountyboardmeeting@gmail.com with any questions. Thanks for the support.
PIC OF THE WEEK:
Photoshop at it's finest. This wave originally was a 2', windblown, closeout with 50 guys in he line up. Then will a little Photoshop magic... BAM! One of the 7 Wonders of the Surfing World. Wait to you see the video of me surfing like Italo!
Keep Surfing,
Michael W. Glenn
One Of The Lesser Known Greek Gods
Figured Out The Meaning Of Life
Invented A New Maneuver Called The 'Sewfront'. Basically It's The Opposite Of A Cutback
