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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
432 PM ChST Wed Feb 18 2026

.DISCUSSION...A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along
north and east facing reefs with a low risk along west facing reefs
through Thursday. The risk along south facing reefs may drop from
moderate to low on Thursday. A northerly swell will begin to increase
surf heights along north-facing reefs on Friday.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182145-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
432 PM ChST Wed Feb 18 2026

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............4 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
Water Temperature
      Ipan buoy..........83 Degrees.
Winds...............Northeast at 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Max Heat Index.........Around 96.
Winds...............Northeast at 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY NIGHT...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Winds...............East at 10 to 15 mph.


Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.2 feet at  7:53 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  2:42 AM Thursday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:14 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  3:09 PM Thursday
High tide  2.2 feet at  8:40 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  3:17 AM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:37 AM Friday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:50 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  2:36 AM Thursday
High tide  2.1 feet at  9:11 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  3:03 PM Thursday
High tide  2.1 feet at  8:37 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  3:11 AM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at  9:34 AM Friday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.7 feet at  7:51 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  2:19 AM Thursday
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:12 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.3 feet at  2:46 PM Thursday
High tide  1.6 feet at  8:38 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  2:54 AM Friday
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:35 AM Friday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:57 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  2:46 AM Thursday
High tide  2.1 feet at  9:25 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at  3:10 PM Thursday
High tide  2.1 feet at  8:46 PM Thursday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  3:20 AM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at  9:47 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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