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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
354 PM ChST Fri Apr 19 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents will continue
through Saturday night along north and east facing reefs with a
northeast to east trade swell and a background northerly swell
continuing.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192100-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
354 PM ChST Fri Apr 19 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............3 to 5 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................Northeast to east at around 4 feet.
      Primary period...............9 to 10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at 2 to 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 to 12 seconds.
Water temperature
      Satellite estimate...........82 to 84 Degrees.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph.


.OUTLOOK...A moderate rip risk will continue for east facing reefs.
The rip risk could briefly drop to low on Sunday along north facing
reefs, but should jump back up to moderate as the northerly swell
increases.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.6 feet at 11:14 PM Friday
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:01 AM Saturday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 12:07 PM Saturday
High tide  2.0 feet at  5:45 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at 11:56 PM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:21 AM Sunday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at 11:08 PM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at  5:58 AM Saturday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 12:01 PM Saturday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:42 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at 11:50 PM Saturday
High tide  2.1 feet at  6:18 AM Sunday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 10:38 PM Friday
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:22 AM Saturday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at 11:24 AM Saturday
High tide  1.4 feet at  4:55 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at 11:15 PM Saturday
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:38 AM Sunday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at 11:10 PM Friday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:03 AM Saturday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 12:05 PM Saturday
High tide  1.7 feet at  5:57 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at 11:45 PM Saturday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:21 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.

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