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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
417 PM ChST Wed Jul 16 2025

.DISCUSSION...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along
east facing reefs of the Marianas through at least the end of the
week. The west-southwest swell has been slower to develop than
expected, but as west to southwest winds increase west of the
Marianas, the west-southwest will eventually build. Now expecting
a moderate risk of rip currents to develop along south and west
facing reefs around Friday. There is moderate risk for lightning
through the weekend.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162130-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
417 PM ChST Wed Jul 16 2025

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

.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 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Southwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water Temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Winds...............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
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 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Southwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Max Heat Index.........Around 102.
Winds...............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
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 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Southwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Winds...............East at 10 to 15 mph.


Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  5:28 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.7 feet at 12:11 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at  6:42 AM Thursday
High tide  2.1 feet at 12:06 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at  6:14 PM Thursday
High tide  2.7 feet at 12:44 AM Friday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  7:40 AM Friday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  5:22 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.5 feet at 12:08 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  6:36 AM Thursday
High tide  2.0 feet at 12:03 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  6:08 PM Thursday
High tide  2.5 feet at 12:41 AM Friday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  7:34 AM Friday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  4:54 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at 11:48 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  6:31 AM Thursday
High tide  1.2 feet at 11:41 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  5:34 PM Thursday
High tide  1.8 feet at 12:14 AM Friday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  7:31 AM Friday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  5:34 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at 12:30 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  7:03 AM Thursday
High tide  1.6 feet at 12:23 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  6:17 PM Thursday
High tide  2.3 feet at 12:55 AM Friday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  7:57 AM Friday

* 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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