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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
318 AM ChST Sat Sep 21 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A low risk of rip currents is expected for all reefs
and may become moderate for east facing reefs on Sunday night. A
moderate chance of lightning this morning as a trough passes
through.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210800-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
318 AM ChST Sat Sep 21 2024

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

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Low  *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      East  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 2 to 3 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............West at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.TONIGHT AND SUNDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM SUNDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Low *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 2 to 3 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf is expected to increase to 1 to 2 feet along
east facing reefs Sunday night as the east swell increases.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.5 feet at 10:02 AM Saturday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  3:55 PM Saturday
High tide  2.5 feet at  9:25 PM Saturday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  4:27 AM Sunday
High tide  2.4 feet at 11:13 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  4:46 PM Sunday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.4 feet at  9:59 AM Saturday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  3:49 PM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  9:22 PM Saturday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  4:21 AM Sunday
High tide  2.2 feet at 11:10 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  4:40 PM Sunday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.5 feet at  9:45 AM Saturday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  3:18 PM Saturday
High tide  1.7 feet at  8:46 PM Saturday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  4:10 AM Sunday
High tide  1.5 feet at 11:10 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  4:08 PM Sunday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:23 AM Saturday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  4:04 PM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at  9:34 PM Saturday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  4:33 AM Sunday
High tide  2.2 feet at 11:40 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  4:55 PM Sunday

* 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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