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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
337 PM ChST Tue Mar 5 2024

.SYNOPSIS...There will be a moderate risk of rip currents along west,
north and east facing reefs.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052100-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
337 PM ChST Tue Mar 5 2024

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

.TONIGHT THROUGH WEDNESDAY (6 PM TO 6 AM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      East  facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 4 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............10 seconds.
Water temperature
      Tanapag buoy..........81 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 95.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Little change through Friday.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  9:40 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  5:51 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 10:25 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  2:54 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at 10:44 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  6:31 AM Thursday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  9:34 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  5:48 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 10:19 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  2:51 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at 10:38 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:28 AM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  9:24 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:41 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  8:53 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  1:56 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 10:20 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  6:15 AM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide -0.1 feet at  9:55 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  6:05 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at 10:41 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  2:44 PM Wednesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 10:51 PM Wednesday
High tide  2.2 feet at  6:39 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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