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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
214 PM ChST Fri Jun 14 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected to continue
along east facing reefs. The rip current risk is expected to become
moderate along north facing reefs Saturday afternoon. The rip risk
is expected to remain low along south and west facing reefs. There
will be a moderate risk of lightning through Saturday night for the
Marianas, and again Monday through Tuesday for Guam and Rota.

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214 PM ChST Fri Jun 14 2024

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

.TONIGHT AND SATURDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM SATURDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.SATURDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Little change through Monday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  7:23 PM Friday
High tide  2.4 feet at  2:32 AM Saturday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  9:10 AM Saturday
High tide  1.8 feet at  2:23 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at  8:10 PM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  2:57 AM Sunday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  7:17 PM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at  2:29 AM Saturday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at  9:04 AM Saturday
High tide  1.7 feet at  2:20 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  8:04 PM Saturday
High tide  2.3 feet at  2:54 AM Sunday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  6:51 PM Friday
High tide  1.6 feet at  2:07 AM Saturday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  9:05 AM Saturday
High tide  1.1 feet at  2:01 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  7:32 PM Saturday
High tide  1.6 feet at  2:24 AM Sunday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  7:21 PM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at  2:41 AM Saturday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at  9:40 AM Saturday
High tide  1.3 feet at  2:27 PM Saturday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  8:00 PM Saturday
High tide  2.1 feet at  3:03 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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