Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
159 FZPQ50 PGUM 260623 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 423 PM ChST Wed Jun 26 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along north facing reefs through Thursday night, and along east facing reefs through at least the weekend. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-262100- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 423 PM ChST Wed Jun 26 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Wednesday through 600 AM Friday .TONIGHT THROUGH THURSDAY NIGHT (6 PM 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 5 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...Surf will begin to diminish along north and east facing reefs Friday. The risk of rip currents along north facing reefs should fall to low around Friday. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide -0.1 feet at 4:58 PM Wednesday High tide 2.7 feet at 12:19 AM Thursday 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 At Rota Island... Low tide -0.1 feet at 4:52 PM Wednesday High tide 2.5 feet at 12:16 AM Thursday 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 At Tinian Island... Low tide -0.3 feet at 4:33 PM Wednesday High tide 1.8 feet at 12:13 AM Thursday 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 At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide -0.4 feet at 5:05 PM Wednesday High tide 2.4 feet at 12:43 AM Thursday 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 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. $$