Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Wednesday, February 11th. You'll be
interested to know. 56 years ago, today, in 1970,
Japan successfully launched its first satellite,
sending a domestically -built launch vehicle
aloft and placing a new national space capability
into orbit. This achievement marked a major milestone
for Japanese science and engineering, inspiring
future space programs and national pride in technological
independence. So now you know. And now it's time
for the surf report. Wednesday in Encinitas.
This morning it's looking choppy with waves around
2 to 4 feet. Conditions improve to fare by 7
a .m., but switch back to choppy by 8 a .m. By
9 a .m., we're seeing 3 to 4 plus feet with offshore
winds at 8 miles per hour. Expect the waves to
build to 4 to 5 plus feet by noon with onshore
winds at 4 miles per hour. Best time to ride
is at 11 a .m. with a one -foot outgoing low
tide. when the west swell is three and a half
feet at 13 seconds and the onshore wind is five
mile per hour. The first low tide on Wednesday
will be zero foot just after 1230 p .m. followed
by a three foot high tide at eight. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water
temperature. Conditions start off clean with
waves around two to four feet on Thursday. but
become choppy by midday. Friday continues with
clean 2 plus foot sets, offering fair conditions
throughout the day. By Saturday, expect a steady
increase in swell, reaching 3 plus feet with
fair conditions, though choppy in the afternoon,
making it the most consistent day of the period.
This morning, rain showers are likely, and it
feels like 60 degrees, with 10 mile per hour
wind. The sunset will take place at 5 .32 and
will rise again tomorrow at 6 .35. It looks like
we're in for some rain showers today, with a
cloudy sky and a high near 62, accompanied by
a mild south wind at about 10 to 15 miles per
hour and a 70 % chance of precipitation. Tonight,
expect a slight chance of rain showers before
10 p .m., mostly cloudy skies, a low around 53,
and light northwest winds. Looking ahead in the
weather. Thursday will be mostly sunny with a
high near 61 and a north wind 5 to 15 miles per
hour with gusts up to 20. Friday and Saturday
stay mostly sunny with highs near 63 and nights
in the low 50s. A chance of rain develops Sunday
after 10 a .m. with rain showers likely Sunday
night and a low near 53. Bonjour, food enthusiasts.
This podcast is brought to you by Versailles
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Sunny mornings send you. In local news, George's
at the Cove has reopened its iconic ocean terrace
rooftop dining area and bar after a three -month
closure for remodeling. The newly renovated ocean
terrace now features new flooring, glass walls,
umbrellas, and permanent heaters. making it an
ideal outdoor paradise. Founded by George Hauer
in 1984, the ocean terrace originally opened
in 1991 and has undergone one remodel prior.
To celebrate the reopening, a special offer of
50 % off select Hill family wine bottles will
be available throughout February. Guests are
encouraged to make reservations to ensure rooftop
seating. Now onto sports. Future Hall of Famer
Justin Verlander is returning to where it all
began. The Detroit Tigers announced that they
signed Verlander to a one -year deal worth $13
million, deferring $11 million to payments beginning
in 2030. At 43 years old by opening day, Verlander
joins a Tigers rotation led by two -time Cy Young
Award winner Tarek Scubal. He has a career total
of 266 wins and his 34 wins shy of 300. Furlander
expressed hope about reaching this milestone,
stating, if I can make 29, 30 plus starts, then
it's possible. In local sports, the 2026 Winter
Games are underway in Italy, showcasing several
athletes from California, including four with
ties to San Diego County. Olympic speed skater
Eunice Lee, born in San Diego, was the youngest
speed skater named to the U .S. team for the
2022 Beijing Games at age 17. Elana Myers -Taylor,
born on Camp Pendleton, is a bobsledder who became
the most decorated black athlete in Winter Olympic
history with two medals in Beijing. Kaylee Humphries,
a Carlsbad resident, switched to represent Team
USA in 2019. and is a two -time gold medalist
in bobsled. Finally, Oceanside native Miss Steekrow
is making her Olympic debut in skeleton after
achieving significant success on the international
stage. In top news, SafeMoon CDO Brayden John
Caroney was sentenced to 100 months in prison
for defrauding investors in the SafeMoon token.
Caroney faced up to 45 years, but received a
sentence of eight years and four months. He was
also ordered to forfeit $7 .5 million. United
States Attorney Joseph Novesela stated that Caroni
deceived investors, including military veterans,
to fund his lavish lifestyle. Caroni misappropriated
funds meant for liquidity pools, acquiring over
$9 million in crypto assets. His co -conspirator,
Thomas Smith, pleaded guilty and is awaiting
sentencing, while another alleged co -conspirator
remains at large. In business news, a Bitcoin
blunder for the ages has led to $40 billion accidentally
given away. A botched prize giveaway at Bithum,
a South Korean cryptocurrency exchange, has sparked
controversy. Instead of distributing 620 ,000
Korean won, an employee mistakenly issued 620
,000 bitcoins. The error caused a winner to momentarily
hold more than $120 million in bitcoins. Bithumb
halted transactions after 30 minutes, as the
market sank by 17%. Lawmakers are now calling
for stricter regulations, while Bithumb has proposed
a customer protection fund of $70 million. In
crypto movement, Bitcoin is down 2 .5 % to about
$69 ,000. Ethereum is down 5 % to $2 ,000. And
XRP is down 3 % to $1 .41. 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. A study has revealed that Pompeii's
oldest baths show how dirty Roman hygiene could
be. Mineral crusts preserved in these baths recorded
contaminated metal -laced water alongside chemical
cycles linked to volcanic activity. Geoscientist
Dr. Gul Sermalihindi documented that early bathwater
came from mineral -rich wells that accumulated
contaminants over time. The findings challenge
the stereotype of clean Rome, showing that stagnant
water conditions did not meet ideal hygienic
standards. This study published in the Proceedings
of the National Academy of Sciences, emphasizes
the importance of understanding ancient water
systems. In entertainment news, Britney Spears
has sold the rights to her extensive music catalog,
which includes hits like Baby One More Time and
Toxic. The pop superstar sold her stake to Primary
Wave, the same publisher that owns the catalogs
of legends like Prince and Whitney Houston. While
the exact amount Spears received is not confirmed,
it is believed to be around $200 million. This
trend of artists selling music rights is becoming
common, with recent sales by other stars as well.
Spears has not released a full album since Glory
in 2016, but her influence remains significant
in the industry. Well, alrighty folks, it's time
for the quote of the day. And today, our quote
comes from the American science fiction writer
Isaac Asimov. And he said, And that's a wrap
for this morning. You can check out our Instagram,
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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.