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Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
994 FZPQ50 PGUM 280524 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 324 PM ChST Fri Jun 28 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east facing reefs, with a low risk along all other reefs. A moderate risk for lightning possible tonight and tomorrow. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282030- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 324 PM ChST Fri Jun 28 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Friday through 600 AM Sunday .TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. 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............1 to 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 4 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy................85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 102. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf may lower slightly beginning Sunday into early next week as the trade swell diminishes. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:36 PM Friday High tide 2.7 feet at 1:31 AM Saturday Low tide 1.1 feet at 8:07 AM Saturday High tide 2.1 feet at 1:26 PM Saturday Low tide 0.9 feet at 7:28 PM Saturday High tide 2.8 feet at 2:06 AM Sunday At Rota Island... Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:30 PM Friday High tide 2.6 feet at 1:28 AM Saturday Low tide 1.1 feet at 8:01 AM Saturday High tide 2.0 feet at 1:23 PM Saturday Low tide 0.8 feet at 7:22 PM Saturday High tide 2.6 feet at 2:03 AM Sunday At Tinian Island... Low tide 0.2 feet at 6:03 PM Friday High tide 1.8 feet at 1:06 AM Saturday Low tide 0.7 feet at 7:52 AM Saturday High tide 1.2 feet at 12:55 PM Saturday Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:50 PM Saturday High tide 1.9 feet at 1:33 AM Sunday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 0.2 feet at 6:41 PM Friday High tide 2.4 feet at 1:38 AM Saturday Low tide 0.8 feet at 8:24 AM Saturday High tide 1.6 feet at 1:39 PM Saturday Low tide 0.6 feet at 7:29 PM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 2:06 AM 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. $$