Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in San Diego. Rest in peace, Southwest
Airlines Open Seating. Assigned seating is now
here as of January 27th, 2026. Open seating,
a long -standing policy that allowed passengers
to choose their seats based on boarding position,
ended on January 26th. The change has sparked
mixed reactions among Southwest flyers. Some
appreciate the peace of mind of knowing their
seats, while others miss the unique aspect of
open seating. Southwest's new policy divides
customers by fare class, with seat selection
options varying accordingly. Passengers can choose
their seats as early as booking, with certain
members enjoying additional benefits. So now
you know. And now... It's time for the surf report.
Wednesday at Tourmaline. This morning it's looking
clean with wave heights around 1 plus foot. Conditions
are expected to shift to fair by 9 a .m. as the
wind turns onshore at 3 miles per hour. By noon,
expect choppy waves with wind increasing to onshore
at 7 miles per hour. The wind will remain onshore
through the afternoon, reaching 9 miles per hour
by 3 p .m. Best time to ride is at 7 a .m. with
a 4 -foot outgoing high tide when the west -northwest
swell is 1 feet at 14 seconds and the offshore
wind is 4 miles per hour. The first low tide
on Wednesday will be minus a half foot at 1230
p .m. followed by a 3 -foot high tide at 730.
The nearshore buoy at Mission Bay West reads
63 degrees for the water temperature. Conditions
begin with clean 2 to 3 plus foot waves on Thursday,
gradually gilding to 4 to 6 plus feet on Friday
with ideal offshore winds. Saturday sees a slight
drop to 3 to 4 plus feet, but onshore winds create
choppy conditions in the afternoon. Expect the
most consistent surf on Friday, making it the
standout day of the period. This morning, it's
partly sunny, and it feels like 52 degrees with
no wind. The sunset will take place at 518, and
it will rise again tomorrow at 648. It looks
like we're in for a partly sunny day with a high
near 70 and a light north wind around 10 miles
per hour. Tonight. Expect partly cloudy skies
with a low around 48 and very light winds. Looking
ahead in the weather. Thursday and Friday will
be sunny with highs near 76 and 79 respectively
and a light north wind near zero to five miles
per hour on Thursday. Saturday stays mostly sunny
near 76 before cooling to around 72 on Sunday.
with nights mainly in the low to mid 50s. Bonjour,
food enthusiasts. This podcast is brought to
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to tell them. Sunny mornings send you. In local
news, the Port of San Diego has received a $200
,000 grant to continue its fight against invasive
algae in San Diego Bay. This funding from the
Pacific States Marine Fisheries Commission will
support diver surveys and eradication efforts.
In November 2023, the Port Board adopted an emergency
declaration after Calerpa alga was found in the
Coronado case. Divers later discovered patches
of the algae covering about 11 ,300 square feet
within the bay. The Port has spent more than
$3 .1 million on eradication efforts so far as
the algae can threaten marine habitats. Now on
to sports. Super Bowl XVI will showcase an unexpected
matchup between the Seattle Seahawks and the
New England Patriots, led by Sam Darnold and
Drake May, respectively. The Patriots enter as
underdogs by 4 .5 points, for the first time
since 2002. This season, the Seahawks had championship
odds of 60 ,000, while the Patriots were at 80
,000. Despite a low -scoring trend, including
an over -under of 46, predictions favor Seattle's
well -rounded team. Many analysts believe Darnold
could claim the Super Bowl MVP title with a strong
performance. in local sports. The Farmer's Insurance
Open kicks off Thursday, but top -50 ranked golfer
Michael Kim will not be participating due to
a back strain. The Torrey Pines grad announced
his withdrawal on social media, expressing disappointment
about missing his hometown event. Despite Kim's
absence, the tournament will feature local talent,
including SDSU alum Xander Chauffel. currently
ranked fourth on the PGA Tour. Shufil returns
after missing last year's event, while Poway
High graduate Charlie Hoffman is set to compete
in his 28th Farmer's Open. Both players are key
figures representing San Diego at this prestigious
tournament. In top news, rest in peace Southwest
Airlines Open seating. Assigned seating is now
here as of January 27, 2026. Okan Seating, a
long -standing policy that allowed passengers
to choose their seats based on boarding position,
ended on January 26. The change has sparked mixed
reactions among Southwest flyers. Some appreciate
the peace of mind of knowing their seats, while
others miss the unique aspect of open seating.
But Southwest's new policy divides customers
by fare class, with seat selection options varying
accordingly. Passengers can choose their seats
as early as booking, with certain members enjoying
additional benefits. In business news, Amazon
is closing all of its Amazon Go and Amazon Fresh
Physical stores in a shift to focus on its online
same -day delivery service and new pig box retail
stores. The e -commerce giant said Tuesday that
some of its shuttered Amazon -branded brick and
mortar stores would be converted into Whole Foods
Market locations. Amazon stated its branded stores
failed to deliver the right economic model and
distinctive customer experience necessary for
large -scale expansion. Currently, Amazon's same
-day delivery service for groceries is available
in more than 5 ,000 United States cities and
towns. with plans to expand in 2026. The company
also plans to open over 100 new Whole Foods Market
stores in the coming years. And crypto movement.
Bitcoin is unchanged at $89 ,000. Ethereum is
up 2 % to 3 ,000. And XRP is down 1 % to $1 .90.
Moving on to a more local vibe. In our community
spotlight on health and wellness, we are working
with a national Pilates studio to bring you some
free classes, so listen up. Check out Club Pilates
with several locations in the San Diego area.
Pilates presents a comprehensive wellness approach,
cultivating strength, reducing tension, and elevating
mental well -being. Scientific research affirms
its benefits. So now you can check out Club Pilates
for a free class with locations in Encinitas,
Solana Beach, Oceanside, La Jolla, and more.
Just be sure to tell them Sunny Morning sent
you by. And now back to the show. Let's talk
science. The tobacco industry has undergone a
dramatic rebranding. turning a brutally addictive
drug into something seemingly desirable. Evan
Baer, a 42 -year -old tech entrepreneur in Austin,
began using nicotine pouches as a productivity
tool, quickly escalating his intake. These pouches,
particularly popular brands like Sin, have surged
in sales, projected to reach $19 .4 billion by
2030. While some endorse them for their stimulant
buzz, Experts warn of nicotine's significant
risks, including addiction and potential health
consequences. The recent rise in usage among
young people poses concerns, as the marketing
often targets a demographic previously distanced
from nicotine. Entertainment News Say goodbye
to a major streaming service, as Hulu's days
as a standalone streaming service are officially
ticking down. Disney, which owns Hulu, announced
last year that the platform would be fully integrated
into Disney Plus in 2026, but never confirmed
an exact end date for the Hulu application. Nintendo
announced on its website that the Hulu application
is no longer available in the Nintendo Switches
Shop, with support ending on February 5th, 2026.
This marks the first concrete date tied to Hulu's
phase -out. while Disney has not confirmed if
other devices will follow the same schedule.
Hulu content will soon solely exist as a dedicated
hub within Disney+. Well, alrighty folks, it's
time for the quote of the day. And today, our
quote comes from the American astronaut and physicist,
Sally Ride. And she said, The stars don't look
bigger, but they do look brighter. reminding
us that resilience and perseverance can illuminate
our path, even in the vastness of space. And
that's a wrap for this morning. You can check
out our Instagram, YouTube, and TikTok for some
captivating aerial videos with local news and
the surf reports. Have an amazing day, my good
friends. We'll see you tomorrow with another
episode of Sunny Mornings in San Diego.