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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
416 AM ChST Tue Nov 5 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A moderate risk for rip currents for north and east
facing reefs will continue through this weekend.

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
416 AM ChST Tue Nov 5 2024

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

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 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 4 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............9 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy.......... 85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 100.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM WEDNESDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............3 to 5 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 3 to 5 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............9 seconds.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.


.WEDNESDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
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............2 to 4 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 4 to 6 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Northwest at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 15 mph.

.OUTLOOK...little change is expected for the rest of this week.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.1 feet at 10:49 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  4:02 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  8:30 PM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  4:06 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at 11:48 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  4:53 PM Wednesday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.0 feet at 10:46 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  3:56 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  8:27 PM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at  4:00 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at 11:45 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  4:47 PM Wednesday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.5 feet at 11:42 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  3:32 PM Tuesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  7:30 PM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at  4:01 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.5 feet at 12:46 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  4:26 PM Wednesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  2.1 feet at 11:25 AM Tuesday
Low  tide  1.7 feet at  3:58 PM Tuesday
High tide  2.0 feet at  8:17 PM Tuesday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at  4:15 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at 12:25 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.8 feet at  4:57 PM 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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