Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
139 FZPQ50 PGUM 170546 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 346 PM ChST Mon Jun 17 2024 .SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected along east facing reefs for the next few days. A low risk will remain along all other reefs. There is a moderate risk of lightning through Tuesday morning on Guam, mainly southern Guam. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172100- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 346 PM ChST Mon Jun 17 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Monday through 600 AM Wednesday .TONIGHT THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM TUESDAY)... 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 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf is expected to fall 1 to 2 feet along east facing reefs around midweek. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... High tide 2.0 feet at 5:23 PM Monday Low tide 1.5 feet at 9:58 PM Monday High tide 2.4 feet at 3:54 AM Tuesday Low tide 0.4 feet at 11:14 AM Tuesday High tide 2.2 feet at 6:27 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.7 feet at 10:57 PM Tuesday At Rota Island... High tide 1.9 feet at 5:20 PM Monday Low tide 1.5 feet at 9:52 PM Monday High tide 2.3 feet at 3:51 AM Tuesday Low tide 0.4 feet at 11:08 AM Tuesday High tide 2.0 feet at 6:24 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.6 feet at 10:51 PM Tuesday At Tinian Island... High tide 1.3 feet at 5:18 PM Monday Low tide 1.1 feet at 9:02 PM Monday High tide 1.7 feet at 3:02 AM Tuesday Low tide 0.1 feet at 10:56 AM Tuesday High tide 1.4 feet at 6:28 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.3 feet at 9:52 PM Tuesday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... High tide 1.5 feet at 5:43 PM Monday Low tide 1.3 feet at 9:32 PM Monday High tide 2.1 feet at 3:49 AM Tuesday Low tide 0.1 feet at 11:19 AM Tuesday High tide 1.7 feet at 6:49 PM Tuesday Low tide 1.5 feet at 10:22 PM Tuesday * 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. $$