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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
430 AM ChST Fri May 24 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There is a moderate risk of rip currents along north and
east facing reefs. A low risk continues for south and west facing
reefs.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240800-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
430 AM ChST Fri May 24 2024

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

.TODAY AND TONIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM SATURDAY)...
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 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 5 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Northeast at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Water temperature
      VIIRS Satellite..............85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 101.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph.

.SATURDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Northeast at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 100.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf is expected to fall another 1 to 2 feet along north
and east facing reefs this weekend. This should cause the risk of rip
currents to become low along north facing reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  2:12 PM Friday
High tide  2.5 feet at  9:34 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  2:49 AM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  7:24 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  2:52 PM Saturday
High tide  2.5 feet at 10:22 PM Saturday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  2:06 PM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:31 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  2:43 AM Saturday
High tide  2.3 feet at  7:21 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  2:46 PM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at 10:19 PM Saturday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  1:50 PM Friday
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:53 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  1:56 AM Saturday
High tide  1.8 feet at  6:14 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  2:32 PM Saturday
High tide  1.8 feet at 10:51 PM Saturday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  2:21 PM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at 10:09 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  2:47 AM Saturday
High tide  2.1 feet at  6:57 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  3:01 PM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at 11:06 PM Saturday

* 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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Simpson