Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. 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 in Encinitas. This morning, it's looking
clean with one -plus -foot waves. Conditions
stay clean until 9 a .m. when they shift to fair
as the wind turns onshore. Expect choppy conditions
by 2 p .m. as the wind picks up to 8 mile per
hour. The tide is currently rising, so keep an
eye on that. Best time to ride is at 8 a .m.
with the 3 -foot outgoing mid -tide when the
south -southwest swell is 1 feet at 12 seconds,
and the offshore wind is 3 mile per hour. The
first low tide on Wednesday will be minus a half
foot at 1230 Kiem, followed by a 3 -foot high
tide at 730. The nearshore buoy at Beacons reads
62 degrees for the water temperature. Thursday
offers clean conditions with waves around 2 to
3 feet, ideal for beginners. Friday sees solid
4 to 5 foot surf with consistent clean conditions
throughout the day. Saturday drops slightly to
3 to 4 feet, but choppy conditions in the afternoon
may affect rideability, making Friday the standout
day for surf enthusiasts. This morning it's partly
sunny and it feels like 53 degrees. with five
mile per hour wind. The sunset will take place
at 518 and it will rise again tomorrow at 648.
It looks like grin for a partly sunny day with
a high near 64 and a light northwest breeze.
Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies with a low
around 50 and calm winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Thursday will be sunny, with a high
near 68, and calm northwest winds around 5 miles
per hour, becoming mostly clear and cool overnight,
with a low near 53. Friday and Saturday stay
pleasant, with highs near 71 on Friday and near
69 on Saturday, with lows in the mid to upper
50s. Sunday remains mostly sunny, with a high
near 68, and partly to mostly cloudy nights near
55. Bonjour, food enthusiasts. This podcast is
brought to you by Versailles Cafe and Pastries
in Encinitas. Nestled on El Camino Real South,
just north of Encinitas Boulevard, this cafe
is a haven for culinary delights. Indulge in
their amazing Eggs Benedict or their gluten -free
crepes. You can grab a panini for lunch or just
breeze on through to get your morning coffee.
They are open every day from 8 to 5. So stop
on by and don't forget 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 dollars on eradication efforts
so far as the algae can threaten marine habitats.
Now onto sports. Super Bowl 60 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 four and a half 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 Schufel, currently ranked fourth
on the PGA Tour. Schufel 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
27th, 2026. Oaken 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. 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. 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 Encinitas.