Surf and Sun Weekend Forecast

Area beaches can expect swells to three feet by Saturday afternoon and as high as four feet on Sunday, according to website Surfline.com. In addition, the National Weather Service is forecasting a UV Index of 8 for Saturday.

The UV Index is a measure of the expected level of exposure to ultraviolet light at noon, when the sun's rays are at their strongest. An index level of 8 is rated high and means a person's skin could burn in as little as seven to eight minutes.

Saturday, northwest swells will gradually pick up, with bigger sets in the afternoon. Winds are expected to be fairly light, although picking up to 7 knots in the mid-afternoon.

With a major storm predicted for Sunday, south-southwest swells are expected, peaking to four feet high. Winds could go as high as 17 knots in the mid-afternoon. Heavy rain and possible thunderstorms are predicted.