Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
938 FZPQ50 PGUM 030601 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 401 PM ChST Fri May 3 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east facing reefs for the next several days, with a low risk expected along all other reefs. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-032115- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 401 PM ChST Fri May 3 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Friday through 600 AM Sunday .TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. East facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet. West facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Satellite estimates..........82 to 84 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 101. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...The northerly swells will start to arrive by Sunday, increasing surf along west, north and east facing reefs for several days. This may also result in a increase in rip current risk, especially along north facing reefs. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 0.3 feet at 9:36 PM Friday High tide 2.5 feet at 4:41 AM Saturday Low tide 1.1 feet at 10:50 AM Saturday High tide 2.2 feet at 4:15 PM Saturday Low tide 0.5 feet at 10:36 PM Saturday High tide 2.6 feet at 5:14 AM Sunday At Rota Island... Low tide 0.3 feet at 9:30 PM Friday High tide 2.4 feet at 4:38 AM Saturday Low tide 1.1 feet at 10:44 AM Saturday High tide 2.0 feet at 4:12 PM Saturday Low tide 0.5 feet at 10:30 PM Saturday High tide 2.5 feet at 5:11 AM Sunday At Tinian Island... Low tide 0.1 feet at 9:06 PM Friday High tide 1.7 feet at 4:05 AM Saturday Low tide 0.8 feet at 10:11 AM Saturday High tide 1.5 feet at 3:26 PM Saturday Low tide 0.3 feet at 9:57 PM Saturday High tide 1.8 feet at 4:31 AM Sunday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 0.1 feet at 9:41 PM Friday High tide 2.3 feet at 4:45 AM Saturday Low tide 0.8 feet at 10:56 AM Saturday High tide 1.8 feet at 4:33 PM Saturday Low tide 0.4 feet at 10:35 PM Saturday High tide 2.3 feet at 5:13 AM Sunday * 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. $$