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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
301 PM ChST Mon May 6 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along north 
and east facing reefs for the next couple of days. 

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062100-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
301 PM ChST Mon May 6 2024

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

.TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM TUESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *. 
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. 
      East  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. 
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. 
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. 
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 3 to 5 feet. 
      Primary period...............8 seconds. 
      Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet. 
      Secondary period.............10 seconds. 
Water temperature
      Satellite estimates..........82 to 84 Degrees. 
Coastal Winds............Northeast at around 10 mph. 


.TUESDAY AND TUESDAY NIGHT (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *. 
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. 
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. 
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. 
      West  facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. 
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 4 to 6 feet. 
      Primary period...............9 seconds. 
      Secondary swell..............East at 3 to 4 feet. 
      Secondary period.............9 seconds. 
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 98. 
Coastal Winds............East at around 10 mph. 

.OUTLOOK...Surf will begin to subside Wednesday, dropping 1 to 2 feet 
along north and east facing reefs by Thursday. Surf will continue to 
subside along north facing reefs through the week, but build slightly 
along east facing reefs for the weekend.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.5 feet at  6:45 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 12:26 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.7 feet at  6:16 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  1:08 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.6 feet at  7:47 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  1:20 AM Wednesday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:42 PM Monday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 12:20 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.5 feet at  6:13 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  0.0 feet at  1:02 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.4 feet at  7:44 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  1:14 AM Wednesday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.6 feet at  6:12 PM Monday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at 11:36 PM Monday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:25 AM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at 12:36 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  7:24 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at 12:27 AM Wednesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.1 feet at  6:59 PM Monday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 12:17 AM Tuesday
High tide  2.3 feet at  6:09 AM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  1:06 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  8:05 PM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  1:15 AM Wednesday

* 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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