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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
457 AM ChST Wed Nov 27 2024

.SYNOPSIS...A high risk of rip currents is expected along east facing
reefs through much of the rest of the week, with a moderate risk along
other reefs.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271000-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
457 AM ChST Wed Nov 27 2024

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

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

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      East  facing reefs............7 to 10 feet.
      South facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      West  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 5 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............8 to 9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........85 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............Breezy. East at 15 to 25 mph.

.TONIGHT AND THURSDAY (6 PM WEDNESDAY TO 6 PM THURSDAY)...
Rip current risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      East  facing reefs............8 to 10 feet.
      South facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
      West  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................East at 5 to 8 feet.
      Primary period...............8 to 9 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102.
Coastal Winds............Breezy. East at 15 to 25 mph.

.OUTLOOK...The elevated trade swell and longer period northerly swell
look to maintain a high rip current risk along east reefs, and a
moderate risk for all other reefs for much of this week. This regime
may continue through the weekend.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:38 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:46 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:52 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 11:51 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.8 feet at  6:33 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at 11:34 AM Thursday

At Rota Island...
High tide  1.5 feet at  5:35 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.9 feet at 10:40 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.9 feet at  4:49 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 11:45 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  6:30 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 11:28 AM Thursday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.1 feet at  4:57 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.8 feet at  9:42 AM Wednesday
High tide  1.6 feet at  3:59 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.1 feet at 11:24 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.2 feet at  6:11 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.0 feet at 10:21 AM Thursday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
High tide  1.6 feet at  5:55 AM Wednesday
Low  tide  1.1 feet at 10:41 AM Wednesday
High tide  2.1 feet at  4:59 PM Wednesday
Low  tide  0.3 feet at 11:52 PM Wednesday
High tide  1.7 feet at  6:48 AM Thursday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at 11:18 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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