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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
532 AM ChST Thu May 21 2026

.DISCUSSION...A high risk of rip currents along east-facing reefs is
expected through this afternoon before becoming moderate this
evening. There is also a moderate risk of rip currents along north-
facing reefs for the next several days.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-211045-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
532 AM ChST Thu May 21 2026

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON
ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...

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

.TODAY...
Rip Current Risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      East  facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water Temperature
      Ipan buoy..........83 Degrees.
Max Heat Index.........Around 101.
Winds...............East at 15 to 20 mph.

.TONIGHT...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 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 6 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Winds...............East at 10 to 20 mph.

.FRIDAY...
Rip Current Risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 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 6 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Max Heat Index.........Around 101.
Winds...............East at 10 to 20 mph.


Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  5:25 AM Thursday
High tide  2.5 feet at  9:47 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  5:28 PM Thursday
High tide  2.6 feet at  1:11 AM Friday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  6:34 AM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at 10:51 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  6:26 PM Friday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  5:19 AM Thursday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:44 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  5:22 PM Thursday
High tide  2.4 feet at  1:08 AM Friday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  6:28 AM Friday
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:48 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  6:20 PM Friday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  5:02 AM Thursday
High tide  1.8 feet at  9:45 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  5:05 PM Thursday
High tide  1.9 feet at  1:09 AM Friday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  6:11 AM Friday
High tide  1.7 feet at 10:49 AM Friday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  6:03 PM Friday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  6:03 AM Thursday
High tide  2.0 feet at  9:33 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  5:34 PM Thursday
High tide  2.4 feet at  1:28 AM Friday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  7:16 AM Friday
High tide  1.8 feet at 10:51 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  6:33 PM 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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