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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
526 AM ChST Wed Jun 5 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs of the Marianas through at least the weekend. There will
also be a moderate risk of lightning through tonight, then possibly
again in the first half of next week.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-051030-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
526 AM ChST Wed Jun 5 2024

36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Wednesday
through 600 PM Thursday

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      East  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............Around 1 foot.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 2 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 101.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.TONIGHT AND THURSDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Surf could build 1 foot further along all reefs Thursday
night, then will begin to diminish again on Friday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.7 feet at  5:28 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 12:50 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.6 feet at  8:02 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  1:04 AM Thursday
High tide  2.7 feet at  6:06 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  1:35 PM Thursday
High tide  2.6 feet at  8:56 PM Thursday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.6 feet at  5:25 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 12:44 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.4 feet at  7:59 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 12:58 AM Thursday
High tide  2.5 feet at  6:03 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  1:29 PM Thursday
High tide  2.5 feet at  8:53 PM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide -0.4 feet at 12:22 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  7:55 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at 12:01 AM Thursday
High tide  2.0 feet at  5:07 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  1:09 PM Thursday
High tide  1.8 feet at  8:56 PM Thursday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  1:04 AM Friday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.4 feet at  5:16 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at 12:49 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  8:25 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 12:51 AM Thursday
High tide  2.3 feet at  5:51 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.7 feet at  1:38 PM Thursday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:22 PM 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.

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