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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
507 PM ChST Fri Aug 16 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs of the Marianas and a moderate risk of lightning through
at least Monday.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162215-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
507 PM ChST Fri Aug 16 2024

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

...LOCALLY HEAVY RAIN POSSIBLE FOR TINIAN AND SAIPAN THROUGH
SATURDAY...

.TONIGHT THROUGH SATURDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 to 9 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........87 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103.
Coastal Winds............Light and variable becoming east 10 mph
                         after midnight.


.OUTLOOK...Little change is expected through the weekend. Surf could
build another foot along east facing reefs on Monday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:39 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 11:21 PM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at  4:04 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 11:41 AM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  7:17 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 12:12 AM Sunday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:36 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 11:15 PM Friday
High tide  2.2 feet at  4:01 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 11:35 AM Saturday
High tide  2.3 feet at  7:14 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 12:06 AM Sunday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.5 feet at  6:48 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  9:58 PM Friday
High tide  1.8 feet at  2:52 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 11:18 AM Saturday
High tide  1.6 feet at  7:18 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at 10:54 PM Saturday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.0 feet at  7:07 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 10:54 PM Friday
High tide  2.1 feet at  3:40 AM Saturday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 11:45 AM Saturday
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:43 PM Saturday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 11:52 PM 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.

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