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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
446 PM ChST Tue Aug 13 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents continues along west
and north facing reefs through tonight, becoming low on Wednesday
and continuing through the week. Low rip risk for east facing
reefs will become moderate Wednesday night. South reefs are expected
to remain low for rip risk through at least the weekend. A moderate
risk of lightning is possible beginning late tonight.

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446 PM ChST Tue Aug 13 2024

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

.TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      East  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northwest at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Tanapag buoy..........88 Degrees.
Coastal Winds............East at around 10 to 15 mph.


.WEDNESDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Low *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northwest at 3 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 104.
Coastal Winds............East at around 10 to 15 mph.


.WEDNESDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)...
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............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Northwest at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Coastal Winds............Southeast at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Little change expected through the rest of the week.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  7:31 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at 12:58 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  8:48 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  4:49 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  8:54 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  1:51 AM Thursday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  7:25 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.1 feet at 12:55 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  8:42 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  4:46 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  8:48 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  1:48 AM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  6:18 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.6 feet at 12:12 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  8:44 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.3 feet at  5:24 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  7:34 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.6 feet at 12:55 AM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  6:58 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at 12:57 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  9:07 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  5:24 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  8:11 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  1:32 AM Thursday

* 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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