Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
545 FZPQ50 PGUM 141806 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 AM ChST Sat Jun 15 2024 .SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected to continue along east facing reefs. The rip current risk is expected to become moderate along north facing reefs by Sunday. The rip risk is expected to remain low along south and west facing reefs. There will be a moderate risk of lightning through tonight for the Marianas. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150915- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 AM ChST Sat Jun 15 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Saturday through 600 PM Sunday .TODAY AND TONIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. East facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy................85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 100. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 20 mph. Gusts to 30 mph in heavier showers and thunderstorms through the evening. .SUNDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 103. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 20 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf could diminish slightly early next week, and the rip risk could become low along north facing reefs. A slight to moderate risk of lightning for Monday through Tuesday over Guam and Rota. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 1.2 feet at 9:10 AM Saturday High tide 1.8 feet at 2:23 PM Saturday Low tide 1.1 feet at 8:10 PM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 2:57 AM Sunday Low tide 1.0 feet at 9:55 AM Sunday High tide 1.9 feet at 4:01 PM Sunday At Rota Island... Low tide 1.1 feet at 9:04 AM Saturday High tide 1.7 feet at 2:20 PM Saturday Low tide 1.0 feet at 8:04 PM Saturday High tide 2.3 feet at 2:54 AM Sunday Low tide 0.9 feet at 9:49 AM Sunday High tide 1.7 feet at 3:58 PM Sunday At Tinian Island... Low tide 0.7 feet at 9:05 AM Saturday High tide 1.1 feet at 2:01 PM Saturday Low tide 0.7 feet at 7:32 PM Saturday High tide 1.6 feet at 2:24 AM Sunday Low tide 0.5 feet at 9:45 AM Sunday High tide 1.1 feet at 3:46 PM Sunday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 0.9 feet at 9:40 AM Saturday High tide 1.3 feet at 2:27 PM Saturday Low tide 0.8 feet at 8:00 PM Saturday High tide 2.1 feet at 3:03 AM Sunday Low tide 0.7 feet at 10:13 AM Sunday High tide 1.4 feet at 4:21 PM Sunday * Low Risk of rip currents - Strong currents can still occur near jetties and reef channels. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. Moderate Risk of rip currents - Wave conditions support stronger or more frequent rip currents. Always have a flotation device with you in the water. High Risk of rip currents - Large waves will produce strong rip currents, especially along narrow reefs and beaches. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the beach rather than against the current. $$