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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
316 PM ChST Sun Sep 15 2024

.SYNOPSIS...Hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents are
expected along south and west facing reefs of the Marianas through
late Tuesday afternoon. Meanwhile, a moderate risk of rip currents is
expected along north and east facing reefs for at least the next
several days. There is a moderate risk of lightning through at least
Tuesday.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152200-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
316 PM ChST Sun Sep 15 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH WIND WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT...

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

.TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM MONDAY)...
Rip current risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      West  facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Southwest at 4 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Coastal Winds............Windy. South at 20 to 30 mph.

.MONDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....High. Pounding surf will produce life
                     threatening rip currents at reefs and
 beaches.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............8 to 10 feet.
      West  facing reefs............8 to 10 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Southwest at 4 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 98.
Coastal Winds............Windy. South at 25 to 35 mph.


.MONDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM TUESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....High. Pounding surf will produce life
                     threatening rip currents at reefs and
beaches.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      West  facing reefs............8 to 10 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Southwest at 4 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Coastal Winds............Windy. South at 20 to 30 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Surf is expected to taper down along east, south, and west
racing reefs starting Tuesday night. This may allow rip current risk
to drop to moderate for south and west facing reefs. Meanwhile, a
moderate risk of rip currents may remain along north and east facing
reefs until at least Thursday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.4 feet at  6:34 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 11:54 PM Sunday
High tide  2.4 feet at  5:03 AM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 12:05 PM Monday
High tide  2.5 feet at  7:03 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at 12:37 AM Tuesday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:31 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at 11:48 PM Sunday
High tide  2.2 feet at  5:00 AM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 11:59 AM Monday
High tide  2.4 feet at  7:00 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at 12:31 AM Tuesday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.5 feet at  6:17 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at 10:52 PM Sunday
High tide  1.7 feet at  3:55 AM Monday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 11:33 AM Monday
High tide  1.6 feet at  6:40 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 11:44 PM Monday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.1 feet at  6:49 PM Sunday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at 11:45 PM Sunday
High tide  2.1 feet at  5:00 AM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 12:07 PM Monday
High tide  2.2 feet at  7:18 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at 12:32 AM Tuesday

* 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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