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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
417 PM ChST Tue May 28 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There is a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs, and a low risk along south, west and north facing
reefs.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-281800-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
417 PM ChST Tue May 28 2024

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

.TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............10 seconds.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...There will be an increase in west to northwest swell on
Thursday, and risk of rip currents will likely become moderate along
west and north reefs. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue
along eastern reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.6 feet at  1:01 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  6:23 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at 10:27 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  6:06 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.6 feet at  1:48 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  7:31 AM Thursday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.4 feet at 12:58 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  6:17 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:24 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  6:00 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.4 feet at  1:45 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  7:25 AM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.8 feet at  1:13 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  5:53 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:27 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  5:46 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.8 feet at  1:43 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  7:07 AM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.3 feet at  1:25 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  7:12 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.8 feet at 10:06 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  6:14 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  2:02 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  8:09 AM Thursday

* 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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Simpson