Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
256 FZPQ50 PGUM 040624 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 424 PM ChST Thu Jul 4 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east facing reefs of the Marianas through the middle of next week, and a low risk along the other reefs. There will be a moderate risk of lightning tonight, mainly near Guam and Rota. A more general risk of lightning is possible starting Sunday. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042100- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 424 PM ChST Thu Jul 4 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Thursday through 600 AM Saturday .TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SATURDAY)... 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 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees. Coastal Winds............East to northeast at 5 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Little change through the first half of next week. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 1.9 feet at 1:01 AM Friday High tide 2.6 feet at 5:43 AM Friday Low tide -0.4 feet at 1:23 PM Friday High tide 2.6 feet at 8:54 PM Friday Low tide 1.9 feet at 1:57 AM Saturday High tide 2.6 feet at 6:30 AM Saturday At Rota Island... Low tide 1.8 feet at 12:55 AM Friday High tide 2.5 feet at 5:40 AM Friday Low tide -0.3 feet at 1:17 PM Friday High tide 2.4 feet at 8:51 PM Friday Low tide 1.8 feet at 1:51 AM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 6:27 AM Saturday At Tinian Island... Low tide 1.5 feet at 11:51 PM Thursday High tide 2.0 feet at 4:39 AM Friday Low tide -0.5 feet at 12:57 PM Friday High tide 1.7 feet at 8:57 PM Friday Low tide 1.6 feet at 12:54 AM Saturday High tide 1.9 feet at 5:25 AM Saturday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 1.9 feet at 12:46 AM Friday High tide 2.3 feet at 5:24 AM Friday Low tide -0.6 feet at 1:28 PM Friday High tide 2.3 feet at 9:21 PM Friday Low tide 1.9 feet at 2:09 AM Saturday High tide 2.2 feet at 6:13 AM 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. $$ Simpson