Hey there beachgoers! Ready to catch some waves? Let's dive into the surf zone forecast for today in West Central and Southwest Florida.

Up first, for Cedar Key, Hudson Beach, and Mckethan Pine Island Park:

Today, we've got low rip current risk, waves at 1 foot or less, and a moderate chance of thunderstorms. Don't forget your sunscreen with that very high UV index, and expect a high temperature in the mid 80s. The water is a toasty 81 degrees. Looks like a partly sunny day with a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms.

Tonight, expect more of the same with low rip current risk, calm waves, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. The temperatures will drop to the mid 70s.

Moving on to tomorrow, we're looking at a moderate rip current risk but still small waves. Similar weather conditions with a chance of showers and thunderstorms and a lower temperature in the lower 80s.

And for the tides in Cedar Key, high tide at 07:10 AM EDT, followed by low tide at 12:00 PM EDT, and another high tide at 05:37 PM EDT.

Now, for Saint Petersburg, things are looking similar with low rip current risk, small waves, and mostly sunny skies today with a high in the mid 80s. Don't forget that sunscreen with the very high UV index!

Tonight, it'll be partly cloudy turning mostly cloudy, with south winds around 10 to 15 mph and temperatures in the upper 70s.

Tomorrow brings a moderate rip current risk, tiny waves, and a slight chance of showers and thunderstorms with a high temperature in the mid 80s.

Keep an eye on the tides in Saint Petersburg with a high tide at 05:12 PM EDT and low tide at 02:18 AM EDT.

And lastly, for Boca Grande, Englewood, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel Island:

Today will be a beautiful sunny day with low rip current risk, calm waves, and a very high UV index. High temperatures in the upper 80s with southeast winds around 15 mph.

Tonight, expect partly cloudy skies and low temperatures around 80.

For tomorrow, watch out for a high rip current risk, but still small waves. The thunderstorm potential drops to none, and it will be mostly sunny with high temperatures in the upper 80s.

So pack your sunscreen, watch out for the low to moderate rip currents, and enjoy the beautiful Florida beaches! 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.