Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam

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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
340 AM ChST Sun Jun 16 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected along
north and especially east facing reefs through Monday. A low
risk will remain along south and west facing reefs. A slight to
moderate risk of lightning for Monday afternoon and night over
Guam.

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340 AM ChST Sun Jun 16 2024

36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Sunday
through 600 PM Monday

.TODAY THROUGH MONDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy................85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 104.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 20 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf looks to decrease by the middle of the week as
the trade swell diminishes, and the rip risk could become low
along north facing reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  9:55 AM Sunday
High tide  1.9 feet at  4:01 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  9:02 PM Sunday
High tide  2.4 feet at  3:24 AM Monday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at 10:35 AM Monday
High tide  2.0 feet at  5:23 PM Monday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.9 feet at  9:49 AM Sunday
High tide  1.7 feet at  3:58 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  8:56 PM Sunday
High tide  2.3 feet at  3:21 AM Monday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at 10:29 AM Monday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:20 PM Monday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  9:45 AM Sunday
High tide  1.1 feet at  3:46 PM Sunday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at  8:15 PM Sunday
High tide  1.7 feet at  2:42 AM Monday
Low  tide  0.3 feet at 10:21 AM Monday
High tide  1.3 feet at  5:18 PM Monday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.7 feet at 10:13 AM Sunday
High tide  1.4 feet at  4:21 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  8:44 PM Sunday
High tide  2.1 feet at  3:25 AM Monday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 10:46 AM Monday
High tide  1.5 feet at  5:43 PM 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.

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