Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam

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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
402 AM ChST Tue Jul 15 2025

.DISCUSSION...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along
east facing reefs of the Marianas through at least Wednesday. Around
Wednesday night or Thursday, a moderate risk looks to begin along
south and west facing reefs as the west-southwest swell builds. A
moderate risk for lighting looks to commence on Wednesday.

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402 AM ChST Tue Jul 15 2025

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 3 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............West-southwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............7 seconds.
Water Temperature
      Ritidian buoy................86 Degrees.
Max Heat Index.....................Around 102.
Winds..............................Southeast at 10 to 15 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 3 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............West-southwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............7 seconds.
Winds..............................Southeast at 5 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 3 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............West-southwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............7 seconds.
Max Heat Index.....................Around 102.
Winds..............................East at 10 to 15 mph.


Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.4 feet at  9:45 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  4:46 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.7 feet at 11:41 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  5:47 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at 10:49 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  5:28 PM Wednesday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:42 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  4:40 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.5 feet at 11:38 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  5:41 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:46 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  5:22 PM Wednesday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.6 feet at  8:52 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  4:17 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.7 feet at 11:26 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  5:29 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.4 feet at 10:07 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  4:54 PM Wednesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  1.9 feet at  9:46 AM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  4:53 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.3 feet at 12:07 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at  6:11 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at 10:59 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  5:34 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. Rip currents
will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel
to the beach rather than against the current.

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