Ahoy there, surfers and beach lovers! This is your West Central and Southwest Florida surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service. Get ready to catch some waves and soak up the sun in paradise!

For the coastal areas of Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco, today's forecast features low rip current risks, with surf heights reaching a foot or less. The UV index is very high, so don't forget your sunscreen as you enjoy the sunny weather with temperatures in the mid 70s. Expect northeast winds around 15 mph, decreasing to about 5 mph later in the day. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the lower 60s and north winds around 10 mph. Tomorrow, the surf height remains low, with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. Winds will be southeast around 10 mph, shifting to southwest in the afternoon.

For Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, and Coastal Sarasota, you can expect similar conditions with low rip current risks, 1-foot or less surf heights, and very high UV index. Temperatures will be in the upper 70s with sunny weather. Winds will range from northeast to north around 15 mph, becoming lighter in the afternoon. Tonight will be clear with lows in the mid 60s and north winds around 10 mph, shifting to the east after midnight. Tomorrow, sunny skies continue with temperatures in the upper 70s and winds shifting from southeast to southwest.

Heading to Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee, the rip current risk is moderate, while surf height remains at 1 foot or less. The UV index is very high, so stay protected! The sunny weather with temperatures around 80°F will make your beach day delightful. Winds will be northeast at 10 to 15 mph. Tonight, skies will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 60s and light north winds becoming east. Tomorrow, expect sunny skies with similar temperatures and winds shifting from east to west in the afternoon.

Remember, always check for updated forecasts before hitting the waves! Have a fantastic time out there, surfers! And as always, stay safe and enjoy the surf 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. Happy surfing!