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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
424 AM ChST Wed Oct 2 2024

.SYNOPSIS...The rip risk will be moderate for north and east facing
reefs for the next few days, and will remain low for all other reefs.
There is a moderate risk of lightning through at least Thursday.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-020800-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
424 AM ChST Wed Oct 2 2024

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

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 2 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at 1 to 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy.......... 86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.TONIGHT AND THURSDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 2 to 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at 2 to 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Little changes are expected for surf through the
rest of the week. Near the beginning of next week surf along
east and north reefs might increase by a foot or so. A moderate
risk of lightning may remain through the weekend.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.2 feet at  7:13 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  1:28 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  7:33 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  1:51 AM Thursday
High tide  2.2 feet at  7:53 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  1:58 PM Thursday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:10 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  1:22 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:30 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.5 feet at  1:45 AM Thursday
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:50 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.7 feet at  1:52 PM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.4 feet at  6:33 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at 12:51 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.5 feet at  6:59 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.4 feet at  1:28 AM Thursday
High tide  1.4 feet at  7:25 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  1:22 PM Thursday
High tide  1.5 feet at  7:12 PM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  1.9 feet at  7:24 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  1:33 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  7:48 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.6 feet at  1:57 AM Thursday
High tide  2.0 feet at  8:06 AM Thursday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  2:04 PM 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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