Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam

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032 FZPQ50 PGUM 130513 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 313 PM ChST Thu Jun 13 2024 .SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected to continue along east facing reefs and expected to remain low along all other reefs. There will be a moderate risk of lightning during the evening through early morning hours tonight through Saturday night. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132100- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 313 PM ChST Thu Jun 13 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Thursday through 600 AM Saturday .TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SATURDAY)... 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 2 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 104. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf is expected to increase about a foot over the weekend as the trade swell strengthens. This could bring a moderate risk of rip currents to north facing reefs. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 0.6 feet at 6:39 PM Thursday High tide 2.4 feet at 2:05 AM Friday Low tide 1.4 feet at 8:20 AM Friday High tide 1.9 feet at 12:49 PM Friday Low tide 0.8 feet at 7:23 PM Friday High tide 2.4 feet at 2:32 AM Saturday At Rota Island... Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:33 PM Thursday High tide 2.3 feet at 2:02 AM Friday Low tide 1.4 feet at 8:14 AM Friday High tide 1.7 feet at 12:46 PM Friday Low tide 0.8 feet at 7:17 PM Friday High tide 2.3 feet at 2:29 AM Saturday At Tinian Island... Low tide 0.3 feet at 6:13 PM Thursday High tide 1.6 feet at 1:48 AM Friday Low tide 1.0 feet at 8:18 AM Friday High tide 1.2 feet at 12:17 PM Friday Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:51 PM Friday High tide 1.6 feet at 2:07 AM Saturday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 0.3 feet at 6:43 PM Thursday High tide 2.1 feet at 2:17 AM Friday Low tide 1.2 feet at 9:02 AM Friday High tide 1.4 feet at 12:56 PM Friday Low tide 0.6 feet at 7:21 PM Friday High tide 2.1 feet at 2:41 AM 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. $$