Ahoy there, surfers and beachgoers! It's time to catch the wave with your West Central and Southwest Florida surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service.

Let's dive in, starting with Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, and Coastal Pasco. Today, expect a moderate risk of rip currents, with surf heights of 1 foot or less. The UV Index is very high, so slather on that sunscreen as you soak up the mostly sunny weather with temperatures in the mid-70s. North winds around 15 mph will keep things breezy. Tonight, the rip current risk remains moderate under mostly clear skies and temperatures in the upper 50s. Get ready for sunny skies tomorrow with a low rip current risk and similar surf conditions. So, wax those boards and hit the waves!

Moving on to Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, and Coastal Sarasota. Today, expect a high rip current risk, but surf heights remain at 1 foot or less. The UV Index is still very high, with partly sunny skies giving way to sunshine in the afternoon. North winds of 15 to 20 mph will keep things exciting. Tonight, the rip current risk stays high under mostly clear skies and temperatures in the lower 60s. Tomorrow, the rip current risk lowers to low under sunny skies, making it a great day for some beach fun.

Last but not least, we have Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee. Today, the rip current risk is high with surf heights of 1 foot or less and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. The UV Index remains very high, so protect your skin! Northwest winds of 10 to 15 mph will create some nice breezes. Tonight, the rip current risk stays high under mostly clear skies and temperatures in the mid-60s. Tomorrow, the high rip current risk continues under sunny skies with temperatures in the lower 80s.

Remember, always stay safe in the water, keep an eye out for rip currents, and enjoy the beautiful beaches that Florida has to offer. 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. See you out there on the waves!