Good morning, and a warm welcome to your show,
Sunny Mornings in Encinitas. I'm your host, Melissa,
and it's Friday, March 6th. You'll be interested
to know. 157 years ago, today, in 1869, Nitri
Mendeleev arranged the chemical elements into
a coherent, periodic table that revealed patterns
in atomic weights and properties leaving GATs
for undiscovered elements. This organization
provided a predictive order for chemistry, guiding
future discoveries and establishing a foundational
framework for understanding matter and teaching
generations of scientists. So now you know. And
now it's time for the Surf Report. Friday in
Encinitas. This morning it's looking clean with
waves around two to three feet. The wind is offshore
at five miles per hour. Conditions stay clean
until about 10 a .m. when it shifts to sideshore.
By 11 a .m. the waves bump up to two plus feet
and become choppy. Expect choppy conditions through
the afternoon with onshore winds peaking at 12
miles per hour. Best time to ride is at nine
a .m. with the three foot incoming high tide.
when the west -northwest swell is 2 feet at 8
seconds, and the offshore wind is 2 mile per
hour. The first high tide on Friday will be 4
feet at 10 .30 a .m., followed by a one -foot
low tide at 4 .15. The nearshore buoy at Beacons
reads 62 degrees for the water temperature. Saturday
drinks clean conditions with waves around 2 feet
early on, ideal for beginners. As the day progresses,
expect choppy conditions with onshore winds,
making it less favorable by afternoon. Sunday
sees a steady increase in swell with clean sets
at one foot, offering a better window for surfing
despite some choppy conditions later. Monday
remains consistent with one -foot waves and fair
conditions throughout the day. This morning it's
sunny and it feels like 53 degrees. with 10 mile
per hour wind. The sunset will take place at
5 .51 and will rise again tomorrow at 6 .10.
It looks like we're in for a sunny Friday with
a high near 67 and a light northwest wind at
5 to 10 miles per hour. Tonight, expect clear
skies with a low around 53 and a north wind picking
up to 10 to 15 miles per hour. Looking ahead
in the weather. Saturday will be sunny with a
high near 70 in light, northwest winds around
5 miles per hour, then clear overnight with a
low near 54. Sunday is sunny with a high near
72, then a slight chance of showers late Sunday
night with lows near 56, followed by mostly sunny
skies Monday with highs near 66 and lows in the
mid -50s. Bonjour, food enthusiast! 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, some school boards in
San Diego County are voting to give themselves
raises of 300 to 400 percent, despite budget
gaps and layoffs affecting their districts. This
comes after decades without an increase, following
a new law that allows for higher stipends. based
on average daily attendance. Assemblymember Jose
Luis Solach Jr. explained that the law aims to
address inflation and attract new candidates
for board positions. However, some local union
leaders are expressing concerns, stating that
it is inappropriate to increase stipends while
laying off staff and cutting budgets. The South
Bay Union School District is also considering
a significant raise during their upcoming vote.
Now on to sports. Robert Kraft, the owner of
the New England Patriots, has agreed to help
cover World Cup security costs, but Foxboro leaders
remain unsatisfied. Any suggestion that Boston
Soccer 2026 or the Kraft Group have adequately
addressed the town's concerns is false, Foxboro
Select Board Chair Bill Yonah stated. World Cup
organizers provided further details on how they
plan to fund $7 .8 million in security for Gillette
Stadium. A spokesperson for Gillette Stadium
confirmed their commitment to meet the town's
needs for security -related costs. Foxboro officials
set a March 17th deadline to secure these funds
for public safety during the event. included
a commitment letter to support Boston Soccer
2026's expenditures in local sports. On Tuesday
night, March 4, NCAA tournament hopefuls faced
high -pressure moments, with three bubble teams
securing upsets over ranked opponents. As UCLA
defeated Nebraska, TCU took down Texas Tech and
Georgia dispatched Alabama. Among the teams vying
for at -large bids, The Aztecs are in a tight
spot, needing key victories to solidify their
position after recent conference losses. Meanwhile,
with the regular season winding down, teams like
Ohio State and TCU are boosting their chances,
while traditional mid -major powers such as VCU
and New Mexico are also in contention for a spot
in March Madness. In top news, climate change's
rising seas may threaten tens of millions more
people than previously thought, according to
a new study. Researchers found that about 90
% of studies underestimated baseline coastal
water heights by an average of one foot. This
issue is more common in the global south and
southeast Asia, and less so in Europe. The study
co -author, Philip Minderhout, attributes this
to a methodological blind spot in measuring sea
and land altitudes. Adjusting the baseline height
means seas rising by just over three feet could
threaten 77 million to 132 million more people.
In business news, the U .S. stock market rebounded
on Wednesday from two days of punishing swings
as oil prices stabilized in reports provided
encouraging economic updates. The S &P 500 rose
0 .8%. while the Dow Jones Industrial Average
climbed 238 points. The NASDAQ composite increased
1 .3%. Despite a scary start when South Korea's
KOSPI index plunged 12 .1%, the market responded
positively. Oil prices moderated, with Brent
crude settling at $81. Strength in the U .S.
economy, including a rise in hiring, has provided
a hopeful outlook amidst ongoing uncertainties.
In crypto movement, Bitcoin is up 6 .5 % for
the week to $71 ,000. Ethereum is up 5 % to $2
,000. And XRP is up 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
tech. In southeastern China, a glimpse into the
future of flying taxis is emerging with the Matrix,
an electric vertical takeoff and landing vehicle
developed by Autoflight. This impressive aircraft
can carry up to 10 passengers and has a wingspan
of 20 meters. Recently, AutoFlight conducted
a flying demonstration showcasing the Matrix's
ability to rise and land smoothly. The company
hopes to receive regulatory approval by 2027,
though flying taxis still face challenges such
as safety and infrastructure. Experts suggest
it may take at least another three years for
viable solutions to surface. And in entertainment
news. The film, Project Hail Mary, has been unveiled
to members of the film press ahead of its March
20th release. And First Reactions are calling
it a must -see space odyssey that may prove to
be a major awards player come Oscar time next
year. Film critic Eric Marchin shared a glowing
review, stating that Project Hail Mary is the
first great blockbuster of 2026. Other critics
praised the film, noting it delivers a pulse
-counting space epic that brings true humanity
to the forefront. Entertainment journalist Scott
Menzel called it a masterpiece and an epic cinematic
achievement. Ryan Gosling stars as Rel and Grace,
a schoolteacher who awakens alone on a spaceship,
piecing together an outlandish plot to save the
sun. Well, all righty, folks. It's time for the
quote of the day. And today, our quote comes
from the American philosopher and psychologist,
William James. 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.