Good morning, fellow surfers and beachgoers! It's time to hang ten and catch some waves along the West Central and Southwest Florida coastlines. I'm here with your surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service.

Let's kick things off with Cedar Key, Hudson Beach, and Mckethan Pine Island Park. Today, we're looking at a low rip current risk, with surf heights peaking at 1 foot or less. The UV index is very high, so make sure to lather up with sunscreen before hitting the waves. Expect mostly sunny skies with temperatures reaching the mid 70s. Winds will be coming in from the south at 10 to 15 miles per hour. Tonight, the surf stays mellow with partly cloudy conditions and temps in the upper 60s.

Moving on to Bradenton Beach, Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key, Saint Pete Beach, and Venice Beach area. The rip current risk is moderate today with similar surf conditions of 1 foot or less. The UV index remains very high, so keep that sunscreen handy. Highs will be in the upper 70s with southeast winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies transitioning to mostly cloudy conditions. Temperatures will drop to the upper 60s.

For you Boca Grande, Englewood, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel Island surfers, the rip current risk is also moderate. Surf heights are around 1 foot or less with a very high UV index. Enjoy mostly sunny skies with temps around 80 degrees and southeast winds at 15 to 20 miles per hour. Tonight will be partly cloudy with lows in the lower 70s.

As always, remember to check the tides for your specific surf spot and stay safe out there. This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation using artificial intelligence. Thank you for listening! Please subscribe to never miss a swell!