Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Ready to catch some waves in West Central and Southwest Florida? Well, hold onto your surfboards because we've got the scoop on the surf zone forecast just for you.

Today, the rip current risk is low, surf height is a modest 1 foot or less, and the UV index is very high, so don't forget that sunscreen! You can expect mostly sunny skies with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms. The water temperature is a warm 85 degrees, and temperatures will be in the lower 80s. The winds will be coming from the southwest at around 15 miles per hour.

Tonight, the rip current risk will be high, but the surf height remains around 1 foot or less. The weather will start off partly cloudy and transition to mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Temperatures will dip into the lower 70s, and the winds will shift to the west at 15 miles per hour.

As for Saturday, the rip current risk will be back to low, with surf heights around 1 foot or less. The weather will be mostly sunny with temperatures in the lower 80s. Winds will be coming from the northwest at 10 miles per hour.

Remember, always be cautious near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers as life-threatening rip currents can still occur even with low risk.

So, get out there and enjoy the waves while staying safe and sun-protected! 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.