Encinitas Surf Forecast, Chargers' Playoff Strategy, Cannabis Tax

Tuesday December 30, 2025In today's episode, we cover the Encinitas surf forecast, highlighting clean conditions with zero to one-foot waves and light offshore winds, ideal for surfing at 7 AM with a 4-foot outgoing high tide. Weather remains mostly cloudy with a high near 72, while rain showers are expected from Wednesday with cooler temperatures. In local business news, San Diego's cannabis tax increase from 5% to 10% falls short of revenue expectations due to competition from nearby areas like Encinitas. National sports focus on the Los Angeles Chargers, who will rest QB Justin Herbert against the Denver Broncos to prioritize his health for the playoffs, impacting the Broncos' seeding. The NFC South race heats up as the Falcons' win complicates the Panthers' and Buccaneers' playoff paths. In tech news, California drops its federal funding pursuit for high-speed rail, citing unreliable partnerships under the Trump administration. AST SpaceMobile's launch of the largest satellite, BlueBird 6, aims to provide 5G service, raising concerns about light pollution. Finally, cryptocurrency markets see Bitcoin down 2%, Ethereum down 1.5%, and XRP down 2%, while cinema industry revenues struggle amid streaming competition.@sunnymorningsmedia