FZPQ50 PGUM 071730 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 330 AM ChST Wed May 8 2024 .SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along north and east facing reefs through Thursday, as an elevated north to northeast swell passes through. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080830- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 330 AM ChST Wed May 8 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Wednesday through 600 PM Thursday .TODAY AND TONIGHT (6 AM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............5 to 7 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................North at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............10 seconds. Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet. Secondary period.............9 seconds. Water temperature Satellite estimates..........82 to 84 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 101. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph. .THURSDAY (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 4 to 5 feet. Primary period...............10 seconds. Secondary swell..............East at around 3 feet. Secondary period.............9 seconds. Maximum afternoon heat index.......Around 101. Coastal Winds......................East at 10 to 15 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf will begin to subside Thursday, dropping 1 to 2 feet along north and east facing reefs by Thursday night. However, the rip risk will likely remain moderate. Surf looks to build by the weekend along east facing reefs, as the trade swell increases. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... High tide 2.7 feet at 6:48 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.3 feet at 1:52 PM Wednesday High tide 2.6 feet at 8:46 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.5 feet at 2:13 AM Thursday High tide 2.7 feet at 7:21 AM Thursday Low tide -0.5 feet at 2:36 PM Thursday At Rota Island... High tide 2.5 feet at 6:45 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.3 feet at 1:46 PM Wednesday High tide 2.5 feet at 8:43 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.4 feet at 2:07 AM Thursday High tide 2.5 feet at 7:18 AM Thursday Low tide -0.4 feet at 2:30 PM Thursday At Tinian Island... High tide 2.0 feet at 5:54 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.3 feet at 1:23 PM Wednesday High tide 1.8 feet at 8:33 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.3 feet at 1:23 AM Thursday High tide 2.0 feet at 6:25 AM Thursday Low tide -0.4 feet at 2:10 PM Thursday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... High tide 2.3 feet at 6:39 AM Wednesday Low tide -0.5 feet at 1:53 PM Wednesday High tide 2.3 feet at 9:07 PM Wednesday Low tide 1.5 feet at 2:16 AM Thursday High tide 2.3 feet at 7:10 AM Thursday Low tide -0.6 feet at 2:39 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. $$