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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
354 AM ChST Wed May 15 2024

.SYNOPSIS... There is a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs through Friday. The rip current risk will remain low
along all other reefs.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150900-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
354 AM ChST Wed May 15 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH THURSDAY (6 AM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
Water temperature
 Satellite estimates..........83 to 84 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 104.
Coastal Winds............East at 15 to 20 mph.


.OUTLOOK... Surf may build along east and north facing reefs
around Sunday, possibly increasing the rip current risk to high
along east facing reefs and moderate along north facing reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  8:17 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at 11:58 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  7:32 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  3:20 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  9:19 AM Thursday
High tide  1.8 feet at  1:24 PM Thursday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  8:11 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.8 feet at 11:55 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  7:26 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  3:17 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  9:13 AM Thursday
High tide  1.7 feet at  1:21 PM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  8:01 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.4 feet at 11:10 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  7:14 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  3:00 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at  8:59 AM Thursday
High tide  1.3 feet at 12:41 PM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  9:38 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.5 feet at 12:02 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.3 feet at  7:41 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  3:36 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at 10:11 AM Thursday
High tide  1.4 feet at  1:31 PM 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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