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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
448 PM ChST Fri Jun 21 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents will persist along
east facing reefs while remaining low along all other reefs. A
moderate risk for lightning for Guam expected tonight.

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448 PM ChST Fri Jun 21 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............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Northeast at 1 to 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy................85 Degrees.
Coastal Winds............East at 5 to 15 mph tonight, increasing
                         to 10 to 20 mph on Saturday

.OUTLOOK...Surf looks to rise beginning Sunday night and continue
through the middle of next week as the trade swell increases, with
the rip risk possibly becoming moderate along north facing reefs
while remaining moderate along east facing reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.5 feet at  8:45 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  1:44 AM Saturday
High tide  2.5 feet at  6:22 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  1:55 PM Saturday
High tide  2.6 feet at  9:28 PM Saturday
Low  tide  2.0 feet at  2:32 AM Sunday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.4 feet at  8:42 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  1:38 AM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  6:19 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  1:49 PM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  9:25 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  2:26 AM Sunday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:01 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 12:28 AM Saturday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:10 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  1:33 PM Saturday
High tide  1.7 feet at  9:48 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  1:22 AM Sunday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.1 feet at  9:21 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  1:30 AM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at  5:51 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  2:05 PM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at 10:07 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  2:42 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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