Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
134 FZPQ50 PGUM 051638 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 238 AM ChST Sat Jul 6 2024 .SYNOPSIS... There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along east facing reefs, with a low risk elsewhere, through the weekend into next week. There will be a moderate risk of lightning Sunday through Monday night. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-061000- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 238 AM ChST Sat Jul 6 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Saturday through 600 PM Sunday .TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY (6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM SUNDAY)... 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............Around 1 foot. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 3 to 4 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 105. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Little change expected for next week. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... High tide 2.6 feet at 6:30 AM Saturday Low tide -0.3 feet at 2:08 PM Saturday High tide 2.5 feet at 9:35 PM Saturday Low tide 1.9 feet at 2:45 AM Sunday High tide 2.5 feet at 7:15 AM Sunday Low tide -0.3 feet at 2:50 PM Sunday At Rota Island... High tide 2.4 feet at 6:27 AM Saturday Low tide -0.3 feet at 2:02 PM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 9:32 PM Saturday Low tide 1.8 feet at 2:39 AM Sunday High tide 2.4 feet at 7:12 AM Sunday Low tide -0.2 feet at 2:44 PM Sunday At Tinian Island... High tide 1.9 feet at 5:25 AM Saturday Low tide -0.4 feet at 1:43 PM Saturday High tide 1.7 feet at 9:41 PM Saturday Low tide 1.5 feet at 1:51 AM Sunday High tide 1.9 feet at 6:11 AM Sunday Low tide -0.4 feet at 2:26 PM Sunday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 1.9 feet at 2:09 AM Saturday High tide 2.2 feet at 6:13 AM Saturday Low tide -0.6 feet at 2:16 PM Saturday High tide 2.3 feet at 10:04 PM Saturday Low tide 1.8 feet at 3:08 AM Sunday High tide 2.1 feet at 7:03 AM Sunday * 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. $$