Surf's up, beach lovers! Get ready for a sizzling day along the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia coastline. The National Weather Service is serving up some seriously sweet conditions that'll have you itching to hit the waves.
Let's break it down starting with Northeast Florida. Today's looking like a stunner with mostly sunny skies and temperatures climbing into the mid-80s. The surf is running a mellow 1 to 2 feet - perfect for casual boarders and beach loungers. North winds around 10 mph will shift to a gentle northeast breeze in the afternoon.
Rip current alert! We're looking at a moderate risk today, so surfers and swimmers need to stay alert. The water's sitting at a comfortable 77 to 82 degrees - basically liquid paradise. And pro tip: that UV index is very high, so slather on that sunscreen unless you want to look like a lobster.
Tide watchers take note: low tides will roll in around mid-morning. Jacksonville Beach hits low tide at 10:27 AM, while St. Augustine Beach dips at 10:19 AM. Evening high tides will peak between 4:47 and 5:19 PM.
Moving up to Georgia's coastline, Brunswick and St. Simons are experiencing similar vibes. Sunny conditions, upper 80s, and a low rip current risk today. Water temperatures are slightly cooler at 72 to 77 degrees.
Friday's forecast suggests things might get a bit more dynamic. Surf heights will bump up to 2 to 3 feet, and winds will start dancing around 15 mph in the afternoon. The weekend's looking equally delightful with continued sunny skies and temps climbing to the upper 80s.
Just a heads up - there's a slight chance of afternoon thunderstorms rolling in Sunday and Memorial Day. But don't let that scare you off. Stay weather-aware, respect the ocean, and enjoy these epic coastal conditions!