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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
205 AM ChST Mon Aug 12 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents is expected along
west and north facing reefs for a few more days, with a low rip
risk for east and south facing reefs through Wednesday.

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
205 AM ChST Mon Aug 12 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH TUESDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM TUESDAY)...
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 1 to 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Tanapag buoy.................88 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 103.
Coastal Winds............South 5 to 10 mph becoming southeast
                         to east on Tuesday.

.OUTLOOK...Surf and rip risk looks to build along east facing
reefs late week as the easterly swell increases. A slight risk
of lightning possible beginning Wednesday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  6:55 AM Monday
High tide  1.9 feet at  1:27 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  6:29 PM Monday
High tide  2.2 feet at 12:19 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  7:49 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  3:12 PM Tuesday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  6:49 AM Monday
High tide  1.8 feet at  1:24 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  6:23 PM Monday
High tide  2.1 feet at 12:16 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  7:43 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.8 feet at  3:09 PM Tuesday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.3 feet at  6:56 AM Monday
High tide  1.2 feet at  1:57 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at  5:32 PM Monday
High tide  1.6 feet at 11:39 PM Monday
Low  tide  0.2 feet at  7:50 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.2 feet at  3:52 PM Tuesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  7:17 AM Monday
High tide  1.5 feet at  1:32 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  6:10 PM Monday
High tide  2.0 feet at 12:30 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  8:10 AM Tuesday
High tide  1.5 feet at  3:30 PM 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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