Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
112 FZPQ50 PGUM 230516 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 316 PM ChST Sun Jun 23 2024 .SYNOPSIS...The rip current risk is currently moderate along east facing reefs and low along all other reefs. Surf looks to rise slightly on Monday as the trade swell increases and a background northerly swell arrives. The rip risk looks to become moderate along north facing reefs, but likely staying at moderate along east facing reefs and low along south and west facing reefs. A moderate risk of lightning is expected for Guam and Rota Monday and Monday night. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232030- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 316 PM ChST Sun Jun 23 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Sunday through 600 AM Tuesday .TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM MONDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. East facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy................86 Degrees. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph. .MONDAY AND MONDAY NIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM TUESDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet. East facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Secondary swell..............North at 1 to 2 feet. Secondary period.............11 seconds. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 104. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 20 mph. .OUTLOOK...Little change in surf and rip risk expected. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... High tide 2.6 feet at 10:12 PM Sunday Low tide 2.0 feet at 3:19 AM Monday High tide 2.6 feet at 7:49 AM Monday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:25 PM Monday High tide 2.6 feet at 10:56 PM Monday Low tide 2.0 feet at 4:09 AM Tuesday At Rota Island... High tide 2.5 feet at 10:09 PM Sunday Low tide 1.9 feet at 3:13 AM Monday High tide 2.4 feet at 7:46 AM Monday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:19 PM Monday High tide 2.5 feet at 10:53 PM Monday Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:03 AM Tuesday At Tinian Island... High tide 1.8 feet at 10:33 PM Sunday Low tide 1.6 feet at 2:19 AM Monday High tide 1.9 feet at 6:42 AM Monday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:03 PM Monday High tide 1.8 feet at 11:12 PM Monday Low tide 1.6 feet at 3:21 AM Tuesday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... High tide 2.3 feet at 10:54 PM Sunday Low tide 1.9 feet at 3:38 AM Monday High tide 2.1 feet at 7:26 AM Monday Low tide -0.6 feet at 3:33 PM Monday High tide 2.4 feet at 11:36 PM Monday Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:34 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. $$