685
FZPQ50 PGUM 021859
SRFGUM

Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
459 AM 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>003-031000-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
459 AM ChST Fri May 3 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY (6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 PM SATURDAY)...
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 4 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, increasing surf
along west, north and east facing reefs for several days after. This
may produce a high rip current risk along east facing reefs, and a
moderate risk of rip currents along north facing reefs as early as
Tuesday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  9:58 AM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at  2:42 PM Friday
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

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  9:52 AM Friday
High tide  2.0 feet at  2:39 PM Friday
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

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  1.1 feet at  9:19 AM Friday
High tide  1.5 feet at  1:53 PM Friday
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

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  1.2 feet at 10:17 AM Friday
High tide  1.7 feet at  2:52 PM Friday
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 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.

$$