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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
330 AM ChST Wed May 8 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along
north and east facing reefs through Thursday, as an elevated north
to northeast swell passes through.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080830-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
330 AM ChST Wed May 8 2024

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

.TODAY AND TONIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................North at 4 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............9 seconds.
Water temperature
      Satellite estimates..........82 to 84 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 101.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph.

.THURSDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 4 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............9 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 101.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf will begin to subside Thursday, dropping 1 to
2 feet along north and east facing reefs by Thursday night. However,
the rip risk will likely remain moderate. Surf looks to build by
the weekend along east facing reefs, as the trade swell increases.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.7 feet at  6:48 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  1:52 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.6 feet at  8:46 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  2:13 AM Thursday
High tide  2.7 feet at  7:21 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  2:36 PM Thursday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.5 feet at  6:45 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  1:46 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.5 feet at  8:43 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  2:07 AM Thursday
High tide  2.5 feet at  7:18 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  2:30 PM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  2.0 feet at  5:54 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  1:23 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.8 feet at  8:33 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  1:23 AM Thursday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:25 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  2:10 PM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:39 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  1:53 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:07 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  2:16 AM Thursday
High tide  2.3 feet at  7:10 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at  2:39 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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