Overview
- A strong high over the Southeast is pushing steady easterly winds into South Florida this weekend, creating hazardous beach and marine conditions.
- Forecasters report sustained winds near 15 to 25 mph with gusts up to 35 mph, building surf to 4 to 6 feet and seas to 6 to 8 feet in the Gulf Stream.
- The Atlantic beaches face a high risk of life‑threatening rip currents through much of the week, and swimmers are urged to stay out of the ocean.
- Small craft face dangerous conditions with large, choppy seas, and boaters should postpone offshore trips as only gradual improvement is expected after Monday.
- Most areas stay sunny and dry with highs warming into the low to mid 80s, and a weak Atlantic disturbance late week could slightly raise coastal shower chances.