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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
352 AM 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>003-160900-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
352 AM ChST Fri Aug 16 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH SATURDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM SATURDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103.
Coastal Winds............Southeast at 5 to 10 mph becoming
                         light and variable tonight.

.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...
Low  tide  0.0 feet at 10:47 AM Friday
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

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  0.0 feet at 10:41 AM Friday
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

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 10:29 AM Friday
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

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 10:55 AM Friday
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 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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