Ahoy, surfers and beachgoers! This is your go-to surf forecast for the West Central and Southwest Florida area, courtesy of the National Weather Service.

Alright, let's dive into the deets for today - we're lookin' at low rip current risk, surf height maxing out at 1 foot, no thunderstorms on the horizon, and a high UV index, so don't forget that sunscreen, folks. The water temperature is a pleasant 74 degrees, and your high temperature for the day will be in the mid-70s. So, you can expect mostly cloudy skies early on, transitioning to mostly sunny by the afternoon.

As for tonight, rip current risk remains low, surf height under 1 foot, no thunderstorms, and a partly cloudy night with temperatures in the upper 60s. The sunset just after 7:40 PM is gonna be a stunner, so keep an eye out for that!

Moving on to Sunday, we're still rockin' that low rip current risk, surf under 1 foot, a slight chance of showers, but mostly sunny with highs in the mid-70s. Don't forget to check out that sunrise at 7:37 AM, bright and early!

For you cool cats over at Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, and Coastal Sarasota, it's the same low rip current risk, minimal surf height, and high UV index. Today's gonna be partly sunny with highs in the mid-70s and southwest winds at around 5 mph.

Tonight, expect changing clouds with temperatures hitting around 70, and Sunday's lookin' like a mix of partly sunny weather with a high in the upper 70s. Catch that sunset at 7:41 PM with south winds at 5 to 10 mph to cap off your day.

Lastly, for those at Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee, y'all are also in for a treat with low rip current risk, surf under 1 foot, a high UV index, and partly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s. Enjoy those southeast winds shifting to southwest as you soak up the sun!

Tonight will bring partly cloudy skies then mostly cloudy with low temps in the lower 70s, and Sunday promises mostly sunny conditions and highs in the upper 70s with those south winds.

So, surfers and beach lovers, get ready for a beautiful weekend ahead with some great conditions to catch some waves or soak up the sun. Stay safe out there and enjoy the coastal vibes!

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