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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
424 PM ChST Thu Jul 4 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east
facing reefs of the Marianas through the middle of next week, and a
low risk along the other reefs. There will be a moderate risk of
lightning tonight, mainly near Guam and Rota. A more general risk of
lightning is possible starting Sunday.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042100-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
424 PM ChST Thu Jul 4 2024

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

.TONIGHT THROUGH FRIDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SATURDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Coastal Winds............East to northeast at 5 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Little change through the first half of next week.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  1:01 AM Friday
High tide  2.6 feet at  5:43 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  1:23 PM Friday
High tide  2.6 feet at  8:54 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  1:57 AM Saturday
High tide  2.6 feet at  6:30 AM Saturday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 12:55 AM Friday
High tide  2.5 feet at  5:40 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  1:17 PM Friday
High tide  2.4 feet at  8:51 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  1:51 AM Saturday
High tide  2.4 feet at  6:27 AM Saturday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 11:51 PM Thursday
High tide  2.0 feet at  4:39 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at 12:57 PM Friday
High tide  1.7 feet at  8:57 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 12:54 AM Saturday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:25 AM Saturday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  1.9 feet at 12:46 AM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at  5:24 AM Friday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at  1:28 PM Friday
High tide  2.3 feet at  9:21 PM Friday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  2:09 AM Saturday
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:13 AM 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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Simpson