Ahoy there, surfers and beach lovers! Get ready to hang ten with your West Central and Southwest Florida surf zone forecast, brought to you by the National Weather Service. Time to catch those gnarly waves!

For our friends in Coastal Levy, Coastal Citrus, Coastal Hernando, and Coastal Pasco, today's surf report is looking sweet. Expect a low rip current risk, with surf heights around 1 foot or less. The sun will be shining, the UV index is extreme, and the water temperature is in the upper 80s. Highs will reach the lower 90s with east winds around 15 mph. Tides are in your favor with high tides in the morning. Sunset at 8:31 PM for an evening beach stroll.

Moving on to tonight, the rip current risk remains low as surf heights stay calm. The night will be a mix of clouds with lows in the mid-70s. Breezy east winds at 20 mph setting the scene. High tides at Cedar Key in the wee hours of the morning.

And for tomorrow, the low rip current risk continues with sunny skies and a chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms. Highs in the lower 90s and east winds at 20 mph. Tides looking good for a midday surf session!

And as always, remember to check the full rip current risk category definitions on the link provided and stay safe out there! Catch you on the flip side, beach bums!

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