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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
458 AM ChST Thu Jun 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs of the Marianas through at least the middle of next week.
A moderate risk of rip currents along north facing reefs will continue
through the weekend. There is also be a moderate risk of lightning
beginning Friday night.

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458 AM ChST Thu Jun 27 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH FRIDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM FRIDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 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.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Little change through Saturday, then surf will diminish by
1 foot along north and east facing reefs Sunday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  6:02 AM Thursday
High tide  2.4 feet at 10:36 AM Thursday
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

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  5:56 AM Thursday
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:33 AM Thursday
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

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  5:35 AM Thursday
High tide  1.6 feet at  9:41 AM Thursday
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

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  6:33 AM Thursday
High tide  1.8 feet at 10:39 AM Thursday
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

* 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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