Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
396 FZPQ50 PGUM 290700 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 500 PM ChST Sat Jun 29 2024 .SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected along east facing reefs through at least the middle of next week, with a low risk expected along all other reefs. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-292200- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 500 PM ChST Sat Jun 29 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Saturday through 600 AM Monday .TONIGHT THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT (6 PM SATURDAY TO 6 AM MONDAY)... 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..........85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf may briefly drop by early next week as the trade swell diminishes. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 0.9 feet at 7:28 PM Saturday High tide 2.8 feet at 2:06 AM Sunday Low tide 0.7 feet at 9:07 AM Sunday High tide 2.1 feet at 3:12 PM Sunday Low tide 1.3 feet at 8:27 PM Sunday High tide 2.8 feet at 2:43 AM Monday At Rota Island... Low tide 0.8 feet at 7:22 PM Saturday High tide 2.6 feet at 2:03 AM Sunday Low tide 0.7 feet at 9:01 AM Sunday High tide 1.9 feet at 3:09 PM Sunday Low tide 1.2 feet at 8:21 PM Sunday High tide 2.6 feet at 2:40 AM Monday At Tinian Island... Low tide 0.5 feet at 6:50 PM Saturday High tide 1.9 feet at 1:33 AM Sunday Low tide 0.3 feet at 8:51 AM Sunday High tide 1.2 feet at 2:50 PM Sunday Low tide 0.8 feet at 7:42 PM Sunday High tide 1.9 feet at 2:03 AM Monday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 0.6 feet at 7:29 PM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 2:06 AM Sunday Low tide 0.4 feet at 9:19 AM Sunday High tide 1.6 feet at 3:31 PM Sunday Low tide 1.0 feet at 8:23 PM Sunday High tide 2.4 feet at 2:37 AM 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. $$