Surf Report Tampa Florida

Good morning, this is your West Central and Southwest Florida Surf Zone Forecast for Thursday, May 21st, 2026. Let's start up north along the Nature Coast where Cedar Key, Crystal River, and the Homosassa area are looking pretty mellow today. You're looking at surf that's essentially flat, with heights at one foot or less across the board. Rip current risk is low, so if you're heading out to these quieter beaches, you should be in good shape. The weather's going to be sunny and pleasant with highs in the mid-eighties. Winds will start off light from the southeast around five miles per hour before switching southwest in the afternoon. Water temperature's sitting in the lower eighties, which is perfect for a comfortable dip. Just keep an eye on that extreme UV index and slather on the sunscreen before you head out. Moving down the coast to the Tampa Bay and Pinellas County beaches including Clearwater and Saint Pete Beach, conditions remain equally calm with that same one foot or less surf and low rip current risk. Today's forecast calls for sunny skies and highs in the upper eighties, so it'll be a touch warmer down here. Southeast winds around five miles per hour will become southwest by afternoon. Again, water temps in the lower eighties and that extreme UV warning applies here too. Now if you're planning to venture down to the Charlotte and Lee County beaches like Captiva, Sanibel, or Fort Myers Beach, there's a slight wrinkle to today's forecast. While surf conditions remain calm at one foot or less, we're tracking a moderate thunderstorm potential with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected throughout the day and into tonight. The good news is the rest of the forecast looks similar with sunny conditions, upper eighties for highs, and light east winds becoming southerly in the afternoon. Water temperatures stay in the lower eighties. So pack a light rain jacket or just embrace the chance of a quick pop-up shower, because honestly, these afternoon storms usually cool things off nicely. Tonight across all three regions, expect partly cloudy skies with lows in the upper seventies. Rip current risk stays low everywhere. Winds will be light, initially from the northwest before shifting southeast after midnight. Down in Charlotte and Lee counties, scattered showers and thunderstorms continue into the evening. Looking ahead to Friday, the pattern holds steady. Surf remains one foot or less with low rip current risk across the board. Mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid to upper eighties depending on your location. Southeast winds around ten miles per hour will shift southerly in the afternoon. The Charlotte and Lee county areas will continue to see that moderate thunderstorm potential with scattered showers and thunderstorms in the forecast. So to sum it up, if you're planning beach time this Thursday or Friday, think calm water, think hot sun, think light winds, and think basically perfect conditions for swimming, paddling, or just hanging out. Just don't forget that sunscreen because that UV index is extreme. If you're down around Fort Myers way, bring along a contingency plan for afternoon pop-up thunderstorms, but honestly, those usually pass pretty quickly. Either way, you've got a beautiful couple of days ahead on the water. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning. Here's your surf zone forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida, brought to you by the National Weather Service Tampa Bay. Let's start with the northern zone covering Coastal Levy, Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties, including beaches from Cedar Key down to Port Richey. Today looks absolutely gorgeous out there. You're looking at mostly sunny skies with highs in the lower 80s and water temperatures also in the lower 80s. Winds will be light, starting out of the east around 5 miles per hour before shifting southwest this afternoon. Surf will be minimal at one foot or less, and rip current risk stays low. However, if you're planning to be near any groins, jetties, or piers, just keep an eye out as rip currents do tend to form in those areas. The UV index is extreme, so definitely bring that sunscreen. No thunderstorms are expected. Tonight will be mostly clear with lows in the upper 70s and light northwest winds becoming southeast after midnight. Conditions remain calm. Thursday continues the pleasant pattern with mostly sunny skies, highs again in the lower 80s, and the same light winds and minimal surf. Now heading south to the Pinellas, Hillsborough, Manatee, and Sarasota beaches, including Clearwater Beach, Saint Pete Beach, and Siesta Key. Today you'll enjoy sunny skies with highs climbing to the upper 80s. Winds will be a bit stronger here, starting around 10 miles per hour from the east before becoming southwest this afternoon. Water temps stay in the lower 80s with minimal one foot surf and low rip current risk. Again, extreme UV conditions, so protection is essential. No thunderstorms are expected during the day. Tonight takes a turn with moderate thunderstorm potential. You can expect scattered showers and thunderstorms to develop, so stay weather aware. Lows will be in the mid 70s with light north winds becoming southeast after midnight. Thursday calms back down to sunny skies with isolated showers and thunderstorms possible. Highs return to the upper 80s. Finally, let's check the southwestern zone covering Coastal Charlotte and Lee counties, including Manasota Key, Captiva, and Sanibel. Today features sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s, but moderate thunderstorm potential means scattered showers and thunderstorms are possible. That extreme UV index is still in play, so protect your skin. Winds are light around 10 miles per hour from the east, shifting south this afternoon. Surf remains minimal and rip current risk is low. Tonight brings moderate thunderstorm activity with scattered showers and thunderstorms likely. Partly cloudy conditions early will transition to clear skies by early morning. Lows settle in the mid 70s with light east winds. Thursday continues the unsettled pattern with sunny skies and moderate thunderstorm potential with scattered showers and thunderstorms expected. Highs reach the upper 80s. Bottom line: Beautiful warm weather dominates today and Thursday across all beaches with minimal surf and low rip current risk. Just watch for scattered thunderstorms developing tonight and Thursday in the southern zones, and don't forget that sunscreen with extreme UV levels. Now get out there and enjoy the Gulf. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta

Good morning, this is your West Central and Southwest Florida surf zone forecast for Tuesday, May 5th through Wednesday. Let's start up north where we're looking at the coastal zones from Levy County down through Pasco. If you're planning a beach day at places like Cedar Key, Crystal River, or Hernando Beach, expect very calm conditions. We're talking one foot or less on the surf, with low rip current risk throughout. The water is sitting in the upper seventies, and you'll want to pack that sunscreen because UV levels are running very high today. It'll be sunny with highs in the upper seventies. Winds start out of the southeast around ten miles per hour before shifting southwest this afternoon. Tonight stays partly cloudy with lows in the lower seventies and light winds around five miles per hour. Moving down to the central gulf beaches including Clearwater, St. Pete Beach, and Siesta Key, conditions remain similarly mellow. Another day with one foot or less surf and low rip current risk. The water temperature is still in the upper seventies, but here you'll see higher air temperatures in the mid eighties under sunny skies. East winds around ten miles per hour will swing to the southwest this afternoon. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies, lows in the lower seventies, and light northwest winds becoming easterly after midnight. Down on the southern beaches of Charlotte and Lee Counties, including Sanibel and Captiva, the pattern holds steady. One foot or less surf, low rip current risk, and mostly sunny skies with highs in the mid eighties. East winds around ten miles per hour shift southwest by afternoon. Tonight you're looking at partly cloudy conditions, lows in the lower seventies, and northwest winds turning northeast after midnight. Here's the good news for everyone planning out their Wednesday. We're expecting more of the same excellent beach weather across all zones. Conditions remain calm with one foot or less surf and no thunderstorm potential. It'll be mostly sunny from north to south with highs in the upper seventies up north and mid eighties closer to the southwest coast. Winds will be light, starting southeast before turning southwest in the afternoon. Water temperatures stay in the upper seventies, and rip current risk remains low throughout. One important reminder: even though we're calling for low rip current risk, life threatening rip currents can still develop near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. Always swim near lifeguard stations and never swim alone. It's shaping up to be a fantastic couple of days to get out on the beach. Enjoy the sunshine and have a great day. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Good morning, this is your West Central and Southwest Florida surf zone forecast for Monday, May 4th through Tuesday, May 5th. If you're planning to hit the water today, conditions are looking absolutely beautiful across the board. We're expecting mostly sunny to partly sunny skies with highs in the upper seventies to mid eighties depending on your location. The northern zones will top out around 77, while areas down around Sarasota and Fort Myers Beach will reach the low to mid eighties. Winds will be generally light, starting out of the northeast at 10 to 15 miles per hour before shifting westerly this afternoon, so you might want to get out there sooner rather than later. Water temperatures are sitting nicely in the upper seventies, perfect for a comfortable dip. However, if you're sensitive to the sun, keep in mind we've got a very high UV index today, so don't forget that sunscreen. The surf itself is going to be minimal throughout the region, with heights consistently at one foot or less. That's pretty typical for this time of year along our coast, so don't expect any exciting wave action. Rip current risk remains low everywhere, though remember that life-threatening rip currents can still develop around structures like groins, jetties, and piers, so keep that in mind if you're near those areas. Thunderstorm potential is nonexistent today, so you won't have to worry about unexpected weather interruptions. Looking at tonight, mostly fair conditions will continue with lows settling in the upper sixties. We'll see some clouds moving in around midway through the night, but nothing significant. Winds will lighten up and shift to the southeast and east, staying around 10 miles per hour. Rip current risk stays low and no storms are expected. One exception to note is down in the Charlotte to Lee County areas, where there's a slight chance of showers developing later tonight, so keep an eye on that if you're in Captiva, Sanibel, or Fort Myers Beach. Moving into Tuesday, we're looking at another beautiful day with mostly sunny skies and highs again in the upper seventies to mid eighties. Winds will remain light out of the southeast in the morning, then shift to the south in the afternoon. Surf heights continue at one foot or less with low rip current risk. No thunderstorms are in the forecast and UV levels will again be very high. Overall, it's going to be a fantastic couple of days at the beach. Conditions are calm and settled with plenty of sunshine. Whether you're looking to swim, paddleboard, or just relax on the sand, you've got ideal weather ahead. Just remember to protect your skin and exercise caution around any man-made structures in the water. Have a great day at the beach. For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.

Good morning! Here's your surf zone forecast for West Central and Southwest Florida brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tampa Bay. Let's start with the northern zone covering the beaches from Cedar Key all the way down to Port Richey. Today is shaping up to be absolutely gorgeous. We're looking at mostly sunny skies with a very high UV index, so don't forget that sunscreen. Conditions are calm with surf heights of one foot or less and only north winds around ten miles per hour. The water is warming up nicely in the upper seventies, and the high will reach the mid seventies. Rip current risk is low, though remember that life threatening rip currents can still occur near groins, jetties, reefs, and piers. Tonight stays mostly clear and mild with lows in the mid sixties, and Monday looks equally pleasant with sunny skies, upper seventies, and east winds five to ten miles per hour. Moving down to the Pinellas through Sarasota beaches, including Clearwater, Saint Pete Beach, Bradenton, and Siesta Key, conditions are slightly more active. Today we're expecting moderate rip current risk, so swimmers and waders should exercise caution. It'll be partly to mostly sunny with highs near eighty and north winds ten to fifteen miles per hour. Surf remains minimal at one foot or less. Tonight becomes a bit cloudier with moderate rip current risk continuing, and northeast winds ten to fifteen miles per hour. Lows will be in the upper sixties. Monday improves significantly with low rip current risk, mostly sunny skies, mid eighties, and northeast winds around ten miles per hour. Finally, our southern zone covering Charlotte and Lee County beaches, including Captiva, Sanibel, and Fort Myers Beach, has a bit more weather activity to track. Today brings moderate rip current risk and moderate thunderstorm potential, so keep an eye on the sky. We're expecting partly sunny conditions with a chance of showers and thunderstorms. Highs near eighty with northeast winds ten to fifteen miles per hour. Tonight the storm chance decreases to low, but moderate rip current risk persists. Mostly cloudy with a chance of showers and slight chance of thunderstorms. Lows in the upper sixties. Monday clears out nicely with mostly sunny skies, low rip current risk, lower eighties, and northeast winds ten to fifteen miles per hour. Overall, it's a beautiful weekend with mostly calm conditions and warm water temperatures across the entire region. Just watch out for those rip currents where they're rated moderate, and keep an eye on the afternoon sky down south. Have a great day out there! For more http://www.quietplease.ai Get the best deals https://amzn.to/3ODvOta This content was created in partnership and with the help of Artificial Intelligence AI.