Hey there, folks! Buckle up for a wild coastal waters forecast for East Central Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service in Melbourne. We've got the scoop on what's happening from Flagler Beach to Jupiter Inlet out to 60 nautical miles.

So, what's the deal with the weather out there in the open seas today and beyond? Well, it looks like the Atlantic high pressure ridge is hanging out north of us through Friday. Expect some light southeast winds picking up to 10 to 15 knots near the coast in the afternoons. Keep an eye out for isolated to scattered showers and lightning storms, especially over the Gulf Stream at night. As we head into the weekend, that high pressure weakens, bringing in higher chances of showers and thunderstorms.

No worries about Gulf Stream hazards today, but keep an eye out for that west wall location from Ponce Inlet to Saint Lucie Inlet.

Now, let's dive into the specifics closer to shore. For Flagler Beach to Volusia-Brevard County Line within 20 nautical miles, today brings southeast winds ranging from 5 to 15 knots. Seas are around 2 to 3 feet with a mixed bag of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day and evening. Tomorrow, similar winds, seas at 3 feet, and a light chop on the intracoastal waters. The chance of showers and thunderstorms sticks around for Thursday.

As we gaze a bit further out, Volusia-Brevard County Line to Sebastian Inlet within 20 nautical miles, brace yourself for southeast winds at 10 to 15 knots, seas around 2 to 3 feet, and a medley of showers and thunderstorms throughout the day.

For more info and detailed forecasts, don't forget to check out our link in the show notes. Stay safe out there, and remember, always check the weather before hitting the waters. Thank you for listening and make sure to subscribe to never miss an update!