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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
542 AM ChST Wed Jul 3 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents continues along east
facing reefs, while the risk remains low along all other reefs. A
moderate risk of lightning is expected through the weekend.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-031045-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
542 AM ChST Wed Jul 3 2024

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

.TODAY THROUGH INDEPENDENCE DAY (6 AM TO 6 PM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 104.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Little change through the weekend.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 11:47 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.5 feet at  7:18 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at 11:56 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.7 feet at  4:55 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 12:36 PM Thursday
High tide  2.5 feet at  8:09 PM Thursday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at  1:01 AM Friday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 11:41 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  7:15 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 11:50 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.5 feet at  4:52 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 12:30 PM Thursday
High tide  2.4 feet at  8:06 PM Thursday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 12:55 AM Friday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide -0.4 feet at 11:22 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  7:16 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 10:47 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  3:54 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at 12:10 PM Thursday
High tide  1.7 feet at  8:10 PM Thursday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 11:51 PM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide -0.5 feet at 11:47 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:42 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 11:29 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  4:38 AM Thursday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at 12:37 PM Thursday
High tide  2.2 feet at  8:35 PM Thursday
Low  tide  1.9 feet at 12:46 AM Friday

* 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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