Surfers and beach lovers, buckle up for a sizzling Thursday along the Northeast Florida and Southeast Georgia coastline!
Mother Nature's serving up a spicy beach day with temperatures rocketing near 90 degrees and heat indices climbing to a scorching 103. Surf conditions are sitting at a solid 2 to 3 feet with a moderate rip current risk that demands your respect and attention.
Listen up wave riders - today's thunderstorm potential is cranked to high, so keep those eyes on the sky and your safety radar activated. The UV index is blasting into very high territory, so sunscreen is your absolute best friend right now.
Winds will start southwest around 5 mph, then transition to southeast by afternoon. Water temperatures are deliciously warm ranging between 77 and 82 degrees - perfect for catching some waves or just chilling in the surf.
Tide hunters take note: Jacksonville Beach hits high tide at 10:30 AM, while Fernandina Beach peaks at 11:32 AM. St. Augustine Beach follows with a high tide at 10:38 AM.
Looking ahead to Friday, expect similar vibes but with slightly calmer conditions. Rip current risk drops to low, surf remains around 2 to 3 feet, and thunderstorm potential mellows to moderate. Winds will kick up to 10 to 15 mph from the southwest.
Weekend warriors can anticipate smaller 1 to 2 foot surf with sunny skies and temperatures in the mid 80s. Conditions look clean and inviting for beach time and water sports.
Stay safe, stay stoked, and enjoy the coastal paradise!