Encinitas Surf Forecast, San Diego Algae Fight, Amazon Shifts

Wednesday January 28, 2026In today's episode, we cover the surf conditions in Encinitas, where clean one-foot waves turn choppy by afternoon due to onshore winds. The best surfing is at 8 AM with a 3-foot outgoing tide. San Diego's Port receives a $200,000 grant to combat invasive algae in the bay, continuing efforts that have already cost over $3.1 million. The Farmers Insurance Open begins Thursday without top golfer Michael Kim, but features local stars Xander Schauffele and Charley Hoffman. Super Bowl LX presents an unexpected Seahawks vs. Patriots matchup, with Seattle favored. Southwest Airlines ends its open seating policy, sparking mixed reactions. Amazon closes its Amazon Go and Fresh stores, shifting focus to online delivery and new Whole Foods locations. In crypto news, Bitcoin remains steady at $89,000, while Ethereum rises 2% to $3,000. The tobacco industry rebrands nicotine pouches, raising health concerns as sales surge. Lastly, Hulu's integration into Disney Plus begins with its removal from the Nintendo Switch eShop, marking the start of its phase-out.@sunnymorningsmedia