More Fog, and then some Dry Wind.

Well.  So much for sunny mornings and putting things into print.  This fog just does not want to seem to budge.  Afternoons have been nice, but warming has been kept to a minimum due to our damp blanket.  Do not fret, as this will soon come to pass as it looks like another fall event is coming our way.  Dry, and warm offshore winds are lining up for the middle of next week.  If this does come to pass, it will be quite nice out there.  Perhaps I should avoid writing this down, as my promise of beautiful mornings has yet to come to fruition.

More sunsets from Waddell Creek in Santa Cruz.

Okay, so here is the daily break down.  Clearing this afternoon with highs reaching about 70 in Santa Cruz.  More of the same for Saturday, but a bit warmer.  Possibly mid 70s..  Sunday may start clear, but storm systems moving through well to the north of us, will brings a shot of cool air, keeping us around the mid 70s.  We feel that cool off on Monday, with a crisp morning, and daytime highs struggling to get out of the 60s.  Winds are fairly calm during this period, with some NW afternoon breezes over the weekend.  Tuesday, things begin to change.

There are birds in the lagoons near Natural Bridges.

With Pacific storms being pushed further north, and a huge high pressure bubble sitting on top of us, things look prime for increasing north east winds.  Every surfer in the room now has their ears perked.  As should you beach combers.  This wind will usher in some warmer air, bring the coast back up into the mid 70s.  Or even higher.  And this wind will dry things out.  No more fog.  So you need to think about a few things.  First, this is fire season weather, so use caution when barbecuing or using fire.  Second, don't to forget to water your garden, as the soil will dry out as well.  And third, think about what board you will want for the deep barrels that Ocean Beach will be throwing out next Wednesday with the new west swell.  Yup, that is right.  Fun sized swell should be arriving along with the off shore winds.  And a SSW should show up as well.  Time for a fall combo swell.

Because you can't have too many sunsets to enjoy.

Still looking at the same long term.  After the off shore wind event (say later next week) we can continue to expect fair weather.  Next chance of rain is looking to be the end/beginning of the month with a decent system running into the PNW.  Odds for significant rain are low.  But seeing it will be around Halloween, you may want to stay tuned.