Surf's up, beach lovers! Get ready for a stellar day along West Central and Southwest Florida's coastline. Today's looking like a postcard-perfect scene with sunny skies and temperatures climbing to a comfortable 70 degrees.

But before you grab your board, let's talk conditions. Our first zone stretching from Cedar Key to Port Richey is serving up mellow waves - we're talking 1 foot or less. Winds will be blowing northwest around 10 mph, keeping things crisp and clean. Water temperatures are sitting pretty in the mid 60s, so you might want a light wetsuit.

Heading south to Clearwater, Siesta Key, and Venice beaches, things get a bit spicier. We've got a high rip current risk through this evening, with surf heights ramping up to 2-4 feet. Northwest winds between 10-15 mph will be generating some serious energy. UV index is cranked to very high, so sunscreen is your best friend.

Our southernmost zone - from Manasota Key to Fort Myers Beach - mirrors similar conditions. High rip current risk, northwest winds around 15 mph, and surf between 1-2 feet. Water's warmed up to a sweet 70 degrees.

Good news for all you water warriors - no thunderstorm threats today. As evening rolls in, winds will calm down, and rip current risks will drop to moderate. Wednesday promises even mellower conditions with smaller waves and lighter winds.

Pro tip: Even with low rip current risk, always stay alert near jetties, piers, and reefs. Stay safe, stay stoked!