


Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
Issued by NWS Buffalo, NY
573 FZUS51 KBUF 120803 SRFBUF Surf Zone and Beach Forecast National Weather Service Buffalo NY 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 NYZ019-122100- Chautauqua- Including the beaches of Ripley, Lake Erie State Park, Silver Creek, and Hanover 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. Sunrise.....................6:54 AM. Sunset......................7:35 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............Around 60. Winds.......................Light and variable winds. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:55 AM. Sunset......................7:33 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ085-122100- Southern Erie- Including the beaches of Evangola State Park, Bennett Beach, and Wendt Beach County Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. Sunrise.....................6:52 AM. Sunset......................7:34 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. Sunrise.....................6:53 AM. Sunset......................7:32 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows around 60. Northeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming north. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ010-122100- Northern Erie- Including the beaches of Woodlawn Beach State Park and Buffalo Harbor 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:51 AM. Sunset......................7:33 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds under 10 mph. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................South winds 10 mph or less, becoming southwest. Sunrise.....................6:52 AM. Sunset......................7:31 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Light and variable winds. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the upper 70s. Light and variable winds. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ001-122100- Niagara- Including the beaches of Fort Niagara, Wilson Tuscarora State Park, Olcott, and Golden Hill State Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. Sunrise.....................6:50 AM. Sunset......................7:33 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. Weather.....................Partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming light and variable. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less. Sunrise.....................6:51 AM. Sunset......................7:31 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 mph or less. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 mph or less. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ002-122100- Orleans- Including the beaches of Lakeside Beach State Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. Sunrise.....................6:48 AM. Sunset......................7:31 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:49 AM. Sunset......................7:29 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows around 60. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming west. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 mph or less. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 mph or less. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ003-122100- Monroe- Including the beaches of Hamlin Beach State Park, Braddock Bay, and Ontario Beach Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................East winds 10 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. Sunrise.....................6:46 AM. Sunset......................7:29 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Southeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:47 AM. Sunset......................7:27 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming west. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming east. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. East winds 10 mph or less. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ004-122100- Wayne- Including the beaches of Sodus Point Beach Park and Chimney Bluffs State Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 to 2 feet. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming northeast. Sunrise.....................6:43 AM. Sunset......................7:26 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................East winds 10 mph or less, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the mid 70s. Winds.......................Southwest winds under 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:44 AM. Sunset......................7:24 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less, becoming west. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming southeast. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming northeast. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ005-122100- Northern Cayuga- Including the beaches of Fair Haven Beach State Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. Sunrise.....................6:42 AM. Sunset......................7:25 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................East winds under 10 mph, becoming south. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly to mostly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds under 10 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:43 AM. Sunset......................7:23 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the lower 60s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs around 70. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the upper 50s. North winds 10 mph or less, becoming northeast. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming north. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the upper 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming northeast. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ006-122100- Oswego- Including the beaches of Oswego, Selkirk Shores State Park, and Sandy Island Beach State Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................2 feet or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the mid 60s. Weather.....................Mostly sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................East winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northwest. Sunrise.....................6:41 AM. Sunset......................7:24 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Mainly clear in the evening, then becoming partly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the mid 50s. Winds.......................East winds under 10 mph, becoming southeast. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............In the lower 70s. Winds.......................South winds under 10 mph, becoming southwest. Sunrise.....................6:42 AM. Sunset......................7:22 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows around 60. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northwest winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming north. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. East winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. East winds under 10 mph, becoming north. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$ NYZ007-122100- Jefferson- Including the beaches of Southwick Beach State Park and Westcott Beach State Park 403 AM EDT Fri Sep 12 2025 .TODAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. UV Index**..................High. Water Temperature...........In the upper 60s. Weather.....................Sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................Northeast winds 5 to 15 mph, becoming west. Sunrise.....................6:39 AM. Sunset......................7:23 PM. .TONIGHT... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly to mostly cloudy. Low Temperature.............In the upper 50s. Winds.......................Light and variable winds. .SATURDAY... Swim Risk*..................Low. Wave Height.................1 foot or less. Weather.....................Partly sunny. High Temperature............Around 70. Winds.......................South winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming southwest. Sunrise.....................6:41 AM. Sunset......................7:21 PM. .EXTENDED... .SATURDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly cloudy. A chance of showers. Lows in the upper 50s. Southwest winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height around 1 foot. Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. North winds 10 mph or less. .SUNDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Mainly clear. Lows in the mid 50s. North winds 5 to 10 mph, becoming northeast. .MONDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. Northeast winds 10 mph or less, becoming north. .MONDAY NIGHT...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Partly cloudy. Lows in the mid 50s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming east. .TUESDAY...Low swim risk*. Wave height 1 foot or less. Sunny. Highs in the mid 70s. Northeast winds under 10 mph, becoming north. && Swim Risk Category * Low Risk - Large waves and dangerous currents are not expected, however dangerous currents may exist at any time near piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. * Moderate Risk - Breaking waves and currents are expected. Stay away from dangerous areas like piers, breakwalls, and river outlets. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. * High Risk - Life-threatening waves and currents are expected. Stay out of the water and stay away from dangerous areas like piers and breakwalls. ** For lightning, waterspout, and UV definitions see: http://www.weather.gov/beach/buf $$