Hey there beachgoers! Welcome back to your favorite surf forecast report, where we keep things both sunny and fun! I'm here to give you the lowdown on the gnarly waves hitting Charleston, Beaufort, and Coastal Georgia. So grab your boards and get ready to ride those waves!

Starting off in Charleston, we've got a high rip current risk through the evening. Surf heights are looking pretty sweet at 3 to 5 feet with a high UV index. The water temperature is in the lower 80s, so it's perfect for catching some waves. Don't forget your sunscreen though, as it's mostly sunny with a slight chance of showers. Highs will be in the lower 80s with east winds around 20 mph. And hey, Isle of Palms tides are high at 06:46 AM EDT and low at 12:42 PM EDT.

Moving on to Friday, the rip current risk remains high with surf heights still at 3 to 5 feet. Expect mostly sunny weather with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s with east winds at 10 to 15 mph. Isle of Palms tides for Friday are high at 07:31 AM EDT and low at 01:29 PM EDT.

Looking ahead to the weekend, Saturday's surf height drops to 2 to 3 feet with sunny skies and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s with southeast winds around 5 mph. Sunday and Monday are also looking good with surf heights at 2 to 3 feet, mostly sunny weather, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with varying wind directions.

Remember surfers, high rip current risk means it's crucial to be cautious in the water. Keep an eye out for each other and stay safe out there!

Now, hopping over to Beaufort and Coastal Georgia, we've got a similar high rip current risk through the evening. Surf heights are slightly smaller at 2 to 4 feet with a high UV index. Water temperatures are in the lower 80s, making it a great time to catch some waves. Expect mostly sunny weather today with east winds around 20 mph. Hilton Head Island tides are high at 07:25 AM EDT and low at 01:22 PM EDT.

For Friday, the rip current risk remains high with surf heights at 3 to 4 feet. Weather-wise, it'll be mostly sunny with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s with east winds around 15 mph. Hilton Head Island tides for Friday are high at 08:10 AM EDT and low at 02:09 PM EDT.

Looking ahead to the weekend, expect similar conditions with surf heights at 2 to 3 feet, sunny skies, and a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid to upper 80s with southeast winds around 5 to 10 mph.

Remember to check out the UV index definitions to keep yourself protected under the sun!

And finally, in Coastal Georgia, including Tybee Island, we've got another high rip current risk today. Surf heights are looking good at 3 to 4 feet, with water temperatures in the lower 80s. Today's weather includes mostly sunny skies with a chance of showers. Highs will be in the mid-80s with northeast winds around 20 mph. Tybee Island tides are high at 07:15 AM EDT and low at 01:38 PM EDT.

For Friday, the rip current risk will still be high with surf heights remaining at 3 to 4 feet. Partly sunny skies are expected with showers likely and a chance of thunderstorms. Highs will be in the mid-80s with east winds at 15 mph. Tybee Island tides for Friday are high at 08:00 AM EDT and low at 02:25 PM EDT.

The weekend forecast is looking pretty similar, with surf heights at 2 to 3 feet, mostly sunny skies, and showers likely with a chance of thunderstorms. Remember, safety first in the water, folks!

Well, that's all for today's surf zone forecast! Remember to ride those waves safely and have a blast out there! Catch you next time for more surfing updates. 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.