Ahoy, surfers and beachgoers! Get ready for a Friday filled with sunshine and surf down at the West Central and Southwest Florida coasts. Let's dive into the wave-worthy details!

For those shredding the waves at spots like Cedar Key or Hudson Beach, today's surf height will be maxing out at a chill 1 foot or less. The UV index is rockin' high, so don't forget that sunscreen! The water temperature will be a comfy 75-78 degrees. Perfect for a dip! Expect mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 70s. Winds will start from the east and then shift to a cool northwest 5 to 10 mph later in the day.

As the sun sets, tonight's surf stays mellow around 1 foot or less. It'll be partly cloudy with lows in the upper 60s. The winds will be making a switch to the north at 5 to 10 mph, turning back to east as the night progresses.

Looking ahead to Saturday, it's shaping up to be another rad day with tons of sunshine, similar surf heights, and high temps in the upper 70s. The winds will do a little dance from the east in the morning to a north direction later on. So, get your boards ready!

For the night owls, remember – low rip current risk but keep an eye out for those sneaky groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. Moderate risk means life-threatening rip currents are possible.

Stay safe and catch some sweet waves, dudes and dudettes! 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.