Ahoy there, beachgoers and surfers! Welcome to your go-to spot for all things surf-related. Let's dive right into the gnarly forecast for the Mobile and Baldwin Coastal areas in Alabama, as well as the Escambia, Santa Rosa, and Okaloosa Coastal areas in Florida. Hang tight as we ride the wave of information together!
For our pals in Alabama:
Today, we're looking at a high rip current risk through late Friday night, and a high surf warning in effect until 1 PM CDT Friday. Surf heights are ranging from 5 to 8 feet, with a very high UV index. The water temperature is in the mid-80s, so get ready to make a splash! Expect mostly cloudy skies with a chance of showers and thunderstorms, and highs in the lower 80s with breezy north winds blowing at 20 to 25 miles per hour.
Tonight, the rip current risk remains high with surf heights of 8 to 10 feet. The weather will start off mostly cloudy before transitioning to partly cloudy after 10 PM. Lows will dip into the upper 60s, with breezy northwest winds at 20 to 25 mph. And don't forget to check out those tides at Dauphin Island!
Friday brings another high rip current risk and surf heights of 5 to 8 feet. The sun will shine bright with highs in the lower 80s, complemented by west winds at 15 to 20 mph. Keep an eye out for high tides at Dauphin Island in the morning.
As for the extended outlook:
Friday night: High rip current risk, surf heights 3 to 5 feet with mostly clear skies and mid-70s lows.
Saturday: Moderate rip current risk, surf heights 2 to 3 feet, sunny with mid-80s highs and west winds.
Saturday night: More moderate risk, 2 to 3 feet surf heights, mostly clear skies, and mid-70s lows.
Sunday: Low rip current risk, 1 to 2 feet surf heights, sunny with mid-80s highs and gentle west winds.
Sunday night: Low risk continues, around 1-foot surf heights, partly cloudy skies, and mid-70s lows.
Monday: Still a low risk, around 1-foot surf heights, mostly sunny, lower 80s highs, and easy west winds.
And just a reminder about rip current risk categories, so you can stay safe out there in the waves! Remember, respect the ocean, and it will respect you back.
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