Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam

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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
602 AM ChST Sun Jun 23 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along north
and east facing reefs of the Marianas through at least Thursday. There
will also be a moderate risk of lightning Monday and Monday night near
Guam.

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602 AM ChST Sun Jun 23 2024

36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Sunday
through 600 PM Monday

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 2 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 105.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.TONIGHT AND MONDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM MONDAY)...
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 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 104.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Surf will build by an additional foot along north and east
facing reefs Tuesday then persist through Wednesday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.6 feet at  7:05 AM Sunday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  2:39 PM Sunday
High tide  2.6 feet at 10:12 PM Sunday
Low  tide  2.0 feet at  3:19 AM Monday
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

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.4 feet at  7:02 AM Sunday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  2:33 PM Sunday
High tide  2.5 feet at 10:09 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  3:13 AM Monday
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

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:55 AM Sunday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  2:18 PM Sunday
High tide  1.8 feet at 10:33 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  2:19 AM Monday
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

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:35 AM Sunday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at  2:49 PM Sunday
High tide  2.3 feet at 10:54 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  3:38 AM Monday
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 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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