Eighty.

Hell, it was still 75F at the top of Van Ness as of 6PM.  What an absolutely gorgeous day that's gotta make you glad you live in Santa Cruz.  The ocean was sparkling today.  The southwest swell was still in the fun range keeping the northern reefs firing well into afternoon.  But more than the waves was just the massive beauty of it all.  Nothing quite like a mid October day on this coastline.

Le Truc Vert pumpimg.  Cap Ferret, France.  July, 2018.

So in yesterday's post I promised a clear sky for the work week.  We'll, that was not completely accurate.  There were patches of coastal fog this morning through 11AM or so.  Just on the water for the most part.  We could see that tomorrow, but by Wednesday morning we could see some fog here in town in the morning.  And again Thursday morning.  Another change is a warm up on Friday, back into the mid 70s.  We have to see if the cool shot of air stays north and allows us to warm up for the weekend.

If you are gardening, now is the time to get that winter garden going.  Favas, Peas, Broccoli, Cauliflower, Kale, Brussels Sprouts, Carrots, Beets, and Lettuce all do well over winter around here.  But you need to get your plants established before December, when we can see some cold nights that will stunt any seedlings.  Get the broccoli to flower by Thanksgiving and you could be trimming through April.  If the space is still crowded from the summer harvest, no worries.  Get it worked by December and you can still plant onions, garlic and potato starts.  Just make sure you have good drainage for those guys.

Anyway, a fairly placid week ahead.  Maybe some rain later in the month.  A bunch of swells in the water this week and into the weekend.  Sunshine, light winds and mild warmth.  It is great out there.  Try to get some.