Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Ready to catch some waves in the West Central and Southwest Florida area? Let's dive into the surf zone forecast for today, tomorrow, and beyond.

For Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, and Coastal Pasco, the surf height is looking pretty mellow at 1 foot or less. The rip current risk is low, so you can paddle out with ease. Expect mostly sunny weather with a chance of scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. And hey, don't forget your sunscreen because the UV index is very high!

Moving over to Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, and Coastal Sarasota, there's a moderate rip current risk until early this morning. Surf height is also around 1 foot or less. You can enjoy mostly sunny skies with showers likely and isolated thunderstorms. The water temperature is a warm 89 degrees, perfect for a refreshing dip.

Now, for Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee, we've got a high rip current risk until early this morning. Surf height remains around 1 foot or less. Expect mostly cloudy skies with widespread showers and isolated thunderstorms. The UV index is still very high, so keep that sunblock handy!

As the day progresses, make sure to check the tides, soak up the sun, and maybe even catch a few waves. Remember, always stay safe and keep your eye on the sky for any incoming thunderstorms.

So, whether you're hitting up Cedar Key, Fort Myers Beach, or any of the beautiful spots in between, enjoy the surf and the sand responsibly. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.