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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
552 AM ChST Tue Jul 30 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs of the Marianas through at least the weekend. The risk
could spread to south and west facing reefs at that time. There will
also be a moderate risk of lightning through at least the weekend.

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552 AM ChST Tue Jul 30 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH WEDNESDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 2 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 101.
Coastal Winds............South at 5 to 15 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Little change through Thursday. On Friday surf could build
1 foot along east facing reefs and could also start building along
south and west facing reefs.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.1 feet at  9:37 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  5:14 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  9:30 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.5 feet at  2:42 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at 10:37 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:24 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at 10:54 PM Wednesday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.1 feet at  9:31 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  5:11 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  9:24 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.4 feet at  2:39 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at 10:31 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:21 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 10:48 PM Wednesday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  9:20 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.4 feet at  5:14 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  8:30 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.8 feet at  1:52 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 10:15 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.5 feet at  6:24 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  9:46 PM Wednesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  9:46 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:38 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  9:16 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  2:26 AM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 10:42 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:47 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 10:33 PM Wednesday

* 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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