Hey there beachgoers! Welcome to your surf zone forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service Mobile, AL. Let's dive right into the fun waves awaiting you at your favorite beaches!
Starting off with Dauphin Island, Fort Morgan, Gulf Shores, and Orange Beach in Alabama. Today, we've got a high risk of rip currents with surf heights of 3 to 4 feet. The water temperature is in the mid 80s, so it's perfect for a dip! Expect some cloudy weather with showers and thunderstorms likely. Highs will be in the lower 80s with east winds around 15 mph. Keep an eye out for that low tide around 8:10 AM CDT!
Moving on to tonight, the rip current risk will drop to moderate with surf heights of 2 to 3 feet. The cloudy weather and showers with thunderstorms continue, with lows in the mid 70s. East winds will still be around 15 mph.
As we look ahead to Friday, the rip current risk remains moderate with similar surf heights and weather conditions. Highs around 80 and northeast winds around 15 mph. Remember to check the tides for Dauphin Island!
And now for our friends in Pensacola Beach, Gulf Breeze, Navarre Beach, Fort Walton Beach, and Destin in Florida. Similar conditions with a high rip current risk today, 3 to 4 feet surf heights, and mostly cloudy skies. Highs in the mid 80s with east winds at 15 to 20 mph. Tides are also listed for Pensacola Pass, Navarre Beach, and East Pass (Destin).
Tonight, the rip current risk decreases to moderate with 2 to 3 feet surf heights. Expect more cloudy weather with showers and thunderstorms likely. Lows will be in the mid 70s with east winds around 15 mph.
Friday will bring more of the same, so be prepared for a cloudy day with showers and thunderstorms likely. The rip current risk stays moderate with surf heights of 2 to 3 feet. Highs will be in the lower 80s and northeast winds around 15 mph. Keep an eye on the tides for Pensacola Pass, Navarre Beach, and East Pass (Destin)!
As we look into the weekend, moderate rip current risks, similar surf heights, and the chance of showers and thunderstorms persist. Highs in the mid to lower 80s with northeast winds around 15 mph.
Be sure to review the rip current risk categories and definitions for thunderstorm, waterspout, and UV indices at the provided link. So pack your boards and get ready for some fun in the sun at the beach!
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