Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
460 FZPQ50 PGUM 282001 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 601 AM ChST Wed May 29 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There is a moderate risk of rip currents along east facing reefs, and a low risk along south, west and north facing reefs. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-291115- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 601 AM ChST Wed May 29 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Wednesday through 600 PM Thursday .TODAY AND TONIGHT(6 AM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)... Rip current risk.....Low *. 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............2 to 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 2 to 4 feet. Primary period...............10 seconds. Secondary swell..............North at around 2 feet. Secondary period.............11 seconds. Water temperature Satellite estimates..........83 to 85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet. East facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............3 to 5 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 2 to 4 feet. Primary period...............10 seconds. Secondary swell..............West-northwest at around 3 feet. Secondary period.............13 seconds. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...West-northwest swell is expected to continue through Thursday night, keeping the rip current risk moderate along west and north reefs. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along eastern reefs. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 1.9 feet at 6:23 AM Wednesday High tide 2.3 feet at 10:27 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.1 feet at 6:06 PM Wednesday High tide 2.6 feet at 1:48 AM Thursday Low tide 1.8 feet at 7:31 AM Thursday High tide 2.2 feet at 11:41 AM Thursday Low tide 0.2 feet at 7:02 PM Thursday At Rota Island... Low tide 1.8 feet at 6:17 AM Wednesday High tide 2.2 feet at 10:24 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.1 feet at 6:00 PM Wednesday High tide 2.4 feet at 1:45 AM Thursday Low tide 1.7 feet at 7:25 AM Thursday High tide 2.1 feet at 11:38 AM Thursday Low tide 0.1 feet at 6:56 PM Thursday At Tinian Island... High tide 1.8 feet at 1:13 AM Wednesday Low tide 1.5 feet at 5:53 AM Wednesday High tide 1.7 feet at 9:27 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.2 feet at 5:46 PM Wednesday High tide 1.8 feet at 1:43 AM Thursday Low tide 1.3 feet at 7:07 AM Thursday High tide 1.5 feet at 10:49 AM Thursday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... High tide 2.3 feet at 1:25 AM Wednesday Low tide 1.7 feet at 7:12 AM Wednesday High tide 1.8 feet at 10:06 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.3 feet at 6:14 PM Wednesday High tide 2.3 feet at 2:02 AM Thursday Low tide 1.5 feet at 8:09 AM Thursday High tide 1.7 feet at 11:44 AM Thursday * 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. $$