Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
864 FZPQ50 PGUM 270623 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 423 PM ChST Thu Jun 27 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through at least the middle of next week. There will also be a moderate risk of lightning Saturday and Saturday night. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272100- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 423 PM ChST Thu Jun 27 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Thursday through 600 AM Saturday .TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM FRIDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .FRIDAY (6 AM TO 6 AM SATURDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 3 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...Little change through the weekend. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 0.1 feet at 5:46 PM Thursday High tide 2.7 feet at 12:56 AM Friday Low tide 1.5 feet at 7:04 AM Friday High tide 2.2 feet at 11:53 AM Friday Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:36 PM Friday High tide 2.7 feet at 1:31 AM Saturday At Rota Island... Low tide 0.1 feet at 5:40 PM Thursday High tide 2.6 feet at 12:53 AM Friday Low tide 1.4 feet at 6:58 AM Friday High tide 2.1 feet at 11:50 AM Friday Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:30 PM Friday High tide 2.6 feet at 1:28 AM Saturday At Tinian Island... Low tide -0.1 feet at 5:18 PM Thursday High tide 1.8 feet at 12:40 AM Friday Low tide 1.0 feet at 6:46 AM Friday High tide 1.4 feet at 11:10 AM Friday Low tide 0.2 feet at 6:03 PM Friday High tide 1.8 feet at 1:06 AM Saturday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide -0.1 feet at 5:53 PM Thursday High tide 2.4 feet at 1:11 AM Friday Low tide 1.1 feet at 7:28 AM Friday High tide 1.7 feet at 12:08 PM Friday Low tide 0.2 feet at 6:41 PM Friday High tide 2.4 feet at 1:38 AM Saturday * 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. $$