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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
323 PM ChST Sun Sep 22 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents along east facing
reefs and a low risk on all other reefs is expected for the next few
periods. There will be a moderate risk for lightning through Monday
night.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222030-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
323 PM ChST Sun Sep 22 2024

36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Sunday
through 600 AM Tuesday

.TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM TUESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 2 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 99.
Coastal Winds............Northeast at 5 to 15 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Combined seas and swells will increase towards the middle
of the week, leading to an increase in surf. A moderate risk for
rip currents will be possible for north facing reefs Tuesday or
Tuesday night.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.4 feet at  9:59 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  5:20 AM Monday
High tide  2.2 feet at 12:37 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  5:45 PM Monday
High tide  2.3 feet at 10:37 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  6:20 AM Tuesday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:56 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  5:14 AM Monday
High tide  2.1 feet at 12:34 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  5:39 PM Monday
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:34 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  6:14 AM Tuesday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:18 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  5:06 AM Monday
High tide  1.5 feet at 12:44 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  5:06 PM Monday
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:56 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  6:07 AM Tuesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.1 feet at 10:05 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  5:30 AM Monday
High tide  2.1 feet at  1:00 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  6:00 PM Monday
High tide  2.1 feet at 10:41 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  6:32 AM Tuesday

* 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.

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