Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
180 FZPQ50 PGUM 021942 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 542 AM ChST Wed Jul 3 2024 .SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents continues along east facing reefs, while the risk remains low along all other reefs. A moderate risk of lightning is expected through the weekend. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-031045- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 542 AM ChST Wed Jul 3 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Wednesday through 600 PM Thursday .TODAY THROUGH INDEPENDENCE DAY (6 AM TO 6 PM THURSDAY)... 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 3 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..........85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 104. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Little change through the weekend. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide -0.2 feet at 11:47 AM Wednesday High tide 2.5 feet at 7:18 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.9 feet at 11:56 PM Wednesday High tide 2.7 feet at 4:55 AM Thursday Low tide -0.3 feet at 12:36 PM Thursday High tide 2.5 feet at 8:09 PM Thursday Low tide 1.9 feet at 1:01 AM Friday At Rota Island... Low tide -0.2 feet at 11:41 AM Wednesday High tide 2.3 feet at 7:15 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.8 feet at 11:50 PM Wednesday High tide 2.5 feet at 4:52 AM Thursday Low tide -0.3 feet at 12:30 PM Thursday High tide 2.4 feet at 8:06 PM Thursday Low tide 1.8 feet at 12:55 AM Friday At Tinian Island... Low tide -0.4 feet at 11:22 AM Wednesday High tide 1.6 feet at 7:16 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.5 feet at 10:47 PM Wednesday High tide 2.0 feet at 3:54 AM Thursday Low tide -0.5 feet at 12:10 PM Thursday High tide 1.7 feet at 8:10 PM Thursday Low tide 1.5 feet at 11:51 PM Thursday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide -0.5 feet at 11:47 AM Wednesday High tide 2.1 feet at 7:42 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.8 feet at 11:29 PM Wednesday High tide 2.3 feet at 4:38 AM Thursday Low tide -0.6 feet at 12:37 PM Thursday High tide 2.2 feet at 8:35 PM Thursday Low tide 1.9 feet at 12:46 AM Friday * 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. $$