Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
163 FZPQ50 PGUM 231950 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 550 AM ChST Mon Jun 24 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas through at least Thursday, then the moderate risk will continue along east facing reefs afterward. A moderate risk of lightning will start around Wednesday. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241100- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 550 AM ChST Mon Jun 24 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Monday through 600 PM Tuesday .TODAY AND TONIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM TUESDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet. East facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 2 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 104. Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph. .TUESDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)... 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. Secondary swell..............North at around 2 feet. Secondary period.............11 seconds. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103. Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph. .OUTLOOK...Little change Wednesday, then surf will begin to slowly diminish along north and east facing reefs. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... High tide 2.6 feet at 7:49 AM Monday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:25 PM Monday High tide 2.6 feet at 10:56 PM Monday Low tide 2.0 feet at 4:09 AM Tuesday High tide 2.6 feet at 8:37 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.3 feet at 4:11 PM Tuesday High tide 2.7 feet at 11:39 PM Tuesday At Rota Island... High tide 2.4 feet at 7:46 AM Monday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:19 PM Monday High tide 2.5 feet at 10:53 PM Monday Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:03 AM Tuesday High tide 2.4 feet at 8:34 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.3 feet at 4:05 PM Tuesday High tide 2.5 feet at 11:36 PM Tuesday At Tinian Island... High tide 1.9 feet at 6:42 AM Monday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:03 PM Monday High tide 1.8 feet at 11:12 PM Monday Low tide 1.6 feet at 3:21 AM Tuesday High tide 1.9 feet at 7:33 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.4 feet at 3:48 PM Tuesday High tide 1.8 feet at 11:45 PM Tuesday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... High tide 2.1 feet at 7:26 AM Monday Low tide -0.6 feet at 3:33 PM Monday High tide 2.4 feet at 11:36 PM Monday Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:34 AM Tuesday High tide 2.1 feet at 8:22 AM Tuesday Low tide -0.6 feet at 4:18 PM Tuesday High tide 2.4 feet at 12:12 AM Wednesday * 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. $$