Ahoy there, surfers and beachgoers! It's time for your daily dose of fun in the sun with your surf zone forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service. So, grab your boards and let's dive in!

For the beaches of Cedar Key, Hudson Beach, and Mckethan Pine Island Park in Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties, here's what's on tap:

Today, expect a low risk of rip currents, with surf heights at a mellow 1 foot or less. The weather? Mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s. You'll have a moderate UV index, so slather on that sunscreen and enjoy the balmy water temperatures around 80 degrees. Winds will be coming in from the Northeast at 5 to 10 mph.

Tonight, the low risk of rip currents continues, with calm surf and mostly clear skies. Temperatures around 70 degrees and breezy Northeast winds around 15 mph.

And looking ahead to Wednesday, more of the same with low rip current risk, sunny skies, and highs in the lower 80s. East winds picking up to 15 to 20 mph.

Now, for Pinellas, Coastal Hillsborough, Coastal Manatee, and Coastal Sarasota counties including the beaches of Bradenton Beach, Clearwater Beach, Siesta Key, Saint Pete Beach, and Venice Beach:

Today's forecast calls for a low risk of rip currents, with surf heights at 1 foot or less - perfect for a leisurely day by the shore. With moderate UV index, highs in the mid 80s, and gentle east winds switching to north in the afternoon.

Tonight, expect low rip current risk and slightly higher surf at 1 to 2 feet. The sky will be mostly clear with temperatures dipping into the lower 70s.

And for Wednesday, another day of low rip current risk, mostly sunny weather, and highs in the mid 80s. The winds will be blowing from the east at around 20 mph.

And for Coastal Charlotte and Coastal Lee counties including Boca Grande, Englewood, Fort Myers Beach, and Sanibel Island:

Get ready for a low risk of rip currents, with serene surf heights at 1 foot or less, and sunny skies. Temperatures hitting the mid 80s, with northeast winds at 10 mph.

Tonight, the low risk of rip currents sticks around with partly cloudy skies and temperatures in the mid 70s. Winds from the northeast around 15 mph.

Looking forward to Wednesday, another low rip current risk day with mostly sunny weather and mid 80s temperatures. East winds picking up to 15 to 20 mph.

Remember, always check the tides and watch out for those sneaky rip currents, even during low-risk times. Stay safe and have a blast out there catching those waves!

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