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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
440 PM ChST Sat May 18 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk for rip currents along
east facing reefs through tonight with a low rip risk along all
other reefs. There will be a high risk for rip currents along east
facing reefs Sunday night and a moderate risk for north
facing reefs. The risk for rip currents will remain low for west and
south facing reefs.
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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
440 PM ChST Sat May 18 2024

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

.TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)...
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 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 5 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
Water temperature
      Satellite estimate..........83 to 85 Degrees.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.SUNDAY(6 AM TO 6 PM)...
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 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 5 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 99.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.SUNDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM MONDAY)...
Rip current risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 5 to 8 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Waves and surf will remain near 7 to 9 feet for east
facing reefs into the early week and could approach 5 to 7 feet
for north facing reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  1.9 feet at  4:25 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 10:09 PM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  4:45 AM Sunday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at 11:25 AM Sunday
High tide  2.0 feet at  5:34 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at 10:57 PM Sunday
High tide  2.4 feet at  5:08 AM Monday

At Rota Island...
High tide  1.8 feet at  4:22 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:03 PM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at  4:42 AM Sunday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at 11:19 AM Sunday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:31 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at 10:51 PM Sunday
High tide  2.2 feet at  5:05 AM Monday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  9:31 PM Saturday
High tide  1.6 feet at  4:03 AM Sunday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at 10:57 AM Sunday
High tide  1.3 feet at  5:04 PM Sunday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:10 PM Sunday
High tide  1.7 feet at  4:20 AM Monday
Low  tide  0.3 feet at 11:31 AM Monday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  1.5 feet at  4:46 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at 10:03 PM Saturday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:50 AM Sunday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at 11:27 AM Sunday
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:49 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 10:40 PM Sunday
High tide  2.1 feet at  5:08 AM Monday

* 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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