Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam

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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
607 AM ChST Tue Jun 18 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs of the Marianas through at least Saturday.

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607 AM ChST Tue Jun 18 2024

36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Tuesday
through 600 PM Wednesday

.TODAY AND TONIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 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 6 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........84 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.JUNETEENTH...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 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.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 101.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf will gradually subside along all reefs through
Saturday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 11:14 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:27 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 10:57 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.4 feet at  4:27 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 11:52 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  7:18 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 11:56 PM Wednesday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 11:08 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:24 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 10:51 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  4:24 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 11:46 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  7:15 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 11:50 PM Wednesday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 10:56 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.4 feet at  6:28 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  9:52 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  3:26 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at 11:32 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.5 feet at  7:24 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at 10:44 PM Wednesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 11:19 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  6:49 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 10:22 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:15 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at 11:55 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.8 feet at  7:46 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 11:12 PM 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.

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