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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
336 PM ChST Tue May 14 2024

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

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142045-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
336 PM ChST Tue May 14 2024

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

.TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM WEDNESDAY)...
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 3 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 102.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 20 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf may build slightly for east and north facing reefs
over the weekend, possibly increasing the rip current risk to high
for east reefs and moderate for north reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  6:38 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  2:37 AM Wednesday
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

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  6:32 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  2:34 AM Wednesday
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

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  6:22 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  2:28 AM Wednesday
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

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.1 feet at  6:48 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  2:55 AM Wednesday
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 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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