Finally, let's consider the latest swell prediction for Southern California.  Click here (address: http://cdip.ucsd.edu/models/socal_now.shtml) to access the latest image. (It may take a few minutes to access the computer at UCSD and download the image--be patient!) Then answer the following questions.

What is the date and time of the swell prediction?

What is (or are) the swell direction(s), period(s) and heights?

Where along the shoreline are the swells expected to be largest (give the latitude and longitude)? How large are the swells expected to be?

Based on the predicted swell, will there be good surfing in the San Diego area? Why or why not?

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