¡Buenos dias! Light and variable winds were measured over the southern Sea of Cortez by a couple of satellite passes last evening, but most of the new model forecasts show there is still hope that we will see a relatively weak pulse of north background flow this afternoon. Infrared satellite loops show a few thin, high clouds streaming in from the west, but we should see ample sunshine to help trigger a significant thermal boost as well. As is usual in marginal background flow, the northern beaches may be the place to be, with lighter winds to the south. Models are in good agreement that the background north flow will increase on Friday, so chances are better that we will see a windy afternoon on all area beaches. Winds are forecast to again become light on Saturday as the surface pressure gradient weakens. It also looks like the cloudiest day of the week, so our local thermal will likely be significantly dampened as well. Model forecasts are in general agreement about the overall weather pattern from Sunday through Wednesday, with forecasts showing surface high pressure centered over the eastern Pacific gradually building eastward into the Baja Peninsula. There area some timing differences, but for now it looks like we will see solid north flow through the period.
- Today…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph…lighter on southern beaches.
- Friday…Mostly sunny. Northeast wind 16-20 mph.
- Saturday…Partly sunny. Northeast wind 8-10 mph.
- Sunday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-20 mph.
- Monday…Mostly sunny. North wind 16-18 mph.
- Tuesday…Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph.
- Wednesday…Sunny. North wind 18-22 mph