Ahoy there, surfers and beach lovers! Let's dive into the tubular world of surf forecasts for the West Central and Southwest Florida beaches. So grab your boards, your sunscreen, and your good vibes, and let's ride this wave of information!

Today along the coastal spots like Cedar Key, Hudson Beach, and Mckethan Pine Island Park, we've got a low rip current risk, with surf heights topping out at 1 foot or less. The thunderstorm potential is high, but hey, that's Mother Nature's way of adding some drama to our beach day! The UV index is very high, so make sure to protect your lovely skin with some UV-friendly sunscreen. Expect a mostly sunny day with scattered showers and thunderstorms, and temperatures reaching the upper 80s. Winds will be coming from the south at around 5 mph.

Tonight, conditions remain the same with a low rip current risk and surf heights still at 1 foot or less. The thunderstorm potential decreases slightly to moderate levels. Get ready for a partly cloudy evening with scattered showers and storms, temperatures dipping into the lower 80s. Winds will shift from southwest to southeast after midnight.

As we look ahead to Saturday, the low rip current risk continues with the same surf height of 1 foot or less. The thunderstorm potential rises back to high levels. It'll be mostly sunny with numerous showers and thunderstorms, so keep an eye out for those swells. Temperatures will be in the upper 80s, and south winds will be cruising at 5 to 10 mph.

And don't forget about those tides! High tide at Cedar Key is at 12:14 PM EDT and low tide is at 06:33 AM EDT. Over in Saint Petersburg, high tide is at 12:13 PM EDT and low tide is at 08:48 PM EDT.

Remember, a low risk doesn't mean no risk, so always stay alert in the water. Keep an eye out for those groins, jetties, reefs, and piers where rip currents can lurk.

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