Surf Forecast
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam
192 FZPQ50 PGUM 220503 SRFGUM Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands National Weather Service Tiyan GU 303 PM ChST Fri Nov 22 2024 .SYNOPSIS...There is a moderate risk for rip currents for north, east, and west facing reefs lasting through the weekend. $$ GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222215- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 303 PM ChST Fri Nov 22 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 PM Friday through 600 AM Sunday .TONIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SATURDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. West facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................Northeast at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet. Secondary period.............10 seconds. Water temperature Ritidian buoy.......... 85 Degrees. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph. .SATURDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. West facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................Northeast at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet. Secondary period.............10 seconds. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 101. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph. .SATURDAY NIGHT (6 PM TO 6 AM SUNDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet. East facing reefs............6 to 8 feet. South facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. West facing reefs............3 to 5 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................Northeast at 4 to 6 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Secondary swell..............North at around 2 feet. Secondary period.............9 seconds. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph. .OUTLOOK...Seas and winds will increase on Sunday through the first half of next week, leading to an increase in surf, particularly for north and east facing reefs, which could potentially lead to a high risk for rip currents for east facing reefs. There will be a moderate risk of lightning on Wednesday through the latter half of next week. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 1.4 feet at 8:05 PM Friday High tide 1.6 feet at 11:29 PM Friday Low tide 0.0 feet at 7:09 AM Saturday High tide 2.0 feet at 3:03 PM Saturday Low tide 1.2 feet at 9:15 PM Saturday High tide 1.4 feet at 1:04 AM Sunday At Rota Island... Low tide 1.3 feet at 7:59 PM Friday High tide 1.5 feet at 11:26 PM Friday Low tide 0.0 feet at 7:03 AM Saturday High tide 1.9 feet at 3:00 PM Saturday Low tide 1.1 feet at 9:09 PM Saturday High tide 1.3 feet at 1:01 AM Sunday At Tinian Island... Low tide 1.2 feet at 7:38 PM Friday High tide 1.3 feet at 10:43 PM Friday Low tide -0.1 feet at 6:50 AM Saturday High tide 1.6 feet at 2:40 PM Saturday Low tide 1.0 feet at 8:45 PM Saturday High tide 1.1 feet at 12:13 AM Sunday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 1.5 feet at 9:00 PM Friday High tide 1.5 feet at 11:39 PM Friday Low tide 0.3 feet at 7:22 AM Saturday High tide 2.1 feet at 3:15 PM Saturday Low tide 1.3 feet at 9:57 PM Saturday High tide 1.4 feet at 1:18 AM Sunday * 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. $$