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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
355 PM ChST Tue Jul 2 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents continues along east
facing reefs, while low risk remains along all other reefs. Surf may
rise around a foot on Wednesday night as the trade swell increases
slightly. A moderate risk of lightning expected beginning Wednesday
and continuing through Independence Day.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022100-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
355 PM ChST Tue Jul 2 2024

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

.TONIGHT AND WEDNESDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      East  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 2 feet.
      West  facing reefs............Around 1 foot.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy................86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 104.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph.

.WEDNESDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM 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 4 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Little chance in surf and rip risk conditions for the
end of the week and into the weekend.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:15 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at 10:44 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.7 feet at  4:07 AM Wednesday
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

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:12 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 10:38 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.5 feet at  4:04 AM Wednesday
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

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.5 feet at  6:09 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  9:42 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  3:12 AM Wednesday
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

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  1.9 feet at  6:36 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 10:26 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  3:54 AM Wednesday
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 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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