Good morning and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa.
It's Wednesday, March 4th. You'll be interested
to know. 136 years ago, today, in 1890. The new
fourth bridge carried trains across the Firth
of Forth with a bold cantilever design that completed
a vital rail link between Edinburgh and Fife.
That engineering triumph showcased modern industrial
strength and transformed travel and commerce
by making rail journeys faster, safer, and more
reliable across Scotland. So now you know. And
now it's time for the Surf Report. Wednesday
in Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean
with waves around one to two feet. Conditions
should hold steady through the morning. By noon,
expect two feet with fair conditions. Winds are
onshore at 1 to 2 miles per hour early, increasing
to 5 to 8 miles per hour by the afternoon. Tide
is rising throughout the day. Best time to ride
is at 6 a .m. with a three -foot incoming mid
-tide when the south -southwest swell is one
feet at 15 seconds. and the onshore wind is 1
mile per hour. The first high tide on Wednesday
will be 5 feet at 9 .15 a .m., followed by a
zero -foot low tide just after 3 .30. The nearshore
buoy at Beacons reads 63 degrees for the water
temperature. Conditions remain fair early Thursday
with waves at 2 to 4 feet and light winds. Friday
sees a slight drop in size, holding around 2
to 3 plus feet, but the wind turns choppy by
afternoon. Expect Saturday to be the least favorable
with 1 to 2 foot waves and increased onshore
wind, leading to challenging conditions throughout
the day. This morning, it's partly sunny and
it feels like 59 degrees with no wind. The sunset
will take place at 549. and it will rise again
tomorrow at 613. It looks like we're in for some
partly sunny skies today, with a high near 64
and a light breeze tonight. Expect mostly cloudy
conditions, with a low around 55 and calm winds.
Looking ahead in the weather. Thursday will be
mostly sunny, with a high near 65 and northwest
winds of 10 to 20 miles per hour. gusting up
to 25. Friday and Saturday stay dry and mild
with highs rising from near 65 to about 69, with
lows in the low to mid 50s. Sunday remains mostly
sunny with a high near 70 and a comfortable overnight
low 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, spring
is just a few weeks away, which means the San
Diego Humane Society is preparing to welcome
lots of tiny wild animals to the community. During
this busy baby season, thousands of orphaned
wildlife will arrive at San Diego Humane Society,
relying on humans for warmth, nourishment, and
expert medical treatment. Your support during
the virtual wildlife baby shower helps provide
essential supplies, nutritious meals, and medical
care for our community's most vulnerable wildlife.
With your help, the San Diego Humane Society
can be fully prepared to give baby bunnies, fuzzy
ducklings, delicate hummingbirds, playful raccoons,
and so many others this specialized care they
need to grow strong and return to their wild
homes. Now on to sports. Jurekson Profar, the
Atlanta Braves' designated hitter, has received
a 162 -game suspension after testing positive
for exogenous testosterone and its metabolites
for the second time in the past year, majorly
baseball announced. Profar will forfeit his entire
$15 million salary and will be ineligible for
the postseason and the upcoming World Baseball
Classic. This suspension follows a previous 80
-game ban for a different performance -enhancing
drug. The Braves, already dealing with injuries
to key pitchers, face significant challenges
ahead without Profar. He intends to appeal the
suspension through Major League Baseball's Players
Union. In local sports, the 2026 Kneeboard Surfing
USA titles are set for Oceanside Harbors South
Jetty on Friday, March 13th. featuring the best
kneeboarders in the country. This free event
kicks off at 7 a .m., weather permitting, and
serves as a critical qualifier for the 2026 Kneeboard
Surfing World titles in Saquarema, Brazil this
August. Kevin Skarna enters as the favorite after
winning the last three Open Division titles,
but he faces tough competition from former champions
Chris and Jack Beresford, along with distinguished
competitor Sam Coyne. The event promises to be
a celebration of the sport, uniting the Nilo
community in a thrilling contest. In top news,
one type of drinking water is linked to up to
62 % higher risk of developing Parkinson's disease,
according to a new study. Researchers examined
12 ,370 people with Parkinson's disease and more
than 1 .2 million without it. They found that
drinking water from newer groundwater is associated
with higher risks compared to older sources.
Specifically, carbonate aquifers show a 24 %
increased risk, rising to 62 % compared to glacial
aquifers. The study highlights the importance
of groundwater age and source in assessing long
-term neurological health risks. In business
news, Apple has discontinued seven products this
week, with one more likely to follow. The new
product launches often lead to the discontinuation
of existing models. This week, Apple discontinued
some iPhone, iPad, and Mac models among others.
The discontinued products include the iPhone
16e, replaced by the iPhone 17e, and the M4 MacBook
Air, now replaced by the M5 MacBook Air. Notably,
the low -storage M5 MacBook Pro was unexpectedly
removed. Additionally, two new products are expected
to launch, including the MacBook Neo and an iPad
with an A18 chip. The current base iPad may soon
be discontinued. In crypto movement, Bitcoin
is down 0 .5 % to $68 ,000. Ethereum is down
2%. to just under $2 ,000. And XRP is down 1
.5 % to $1 .36. 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. Weather events like
El Nino are notoriously hard to predict, but
this year could mark its return. The climate
pattern resulting from changes in the Pacific
Ocean caused heavy rainfall in the western United
States and drought in Southeast Asia two years
ago. The World Meteorological Organization announced
a moderate chance of El Nino returning. with
probabilities around 40 percent between May and
July. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration
estimates a 50 to 60 percent chance for late
summer. These forecasts are essential for disaster
risk management, said Celis Saldo, the World
Meteorological Organization's secretary general.
And in entertainment news… Guy Ritchie's Young
Sherlock delivers a perfect origin story that
is sensational. Inspired by Andrew Lane's Young
Sherlock Holmes novels, the series infuses Victorian
England with modern energy and intricate mysteries.
At just 19, Sherlock, played by hero Fiennes
Tiffin, is a master pickpocket, landing him in
trouble and a six -month prison sentence. His
brother, Mycroft, portrayed by Max Irons, helps
guide him towards a new job at Oxford University,
where missing artifact leads to a murder investigation.
All eight episodes premiere on March 4th on Prime
Video, showcasing a compelling tale of intrigue
and character development. Well, all righty,
folks. It's time for the quote of the day. And
today... Our quote comes from the American author
and motivational speaker, Jim Rohn. And he said,
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.