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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
350 PM ChST Sun Feb 23 2025

.SYNOPSIS...There is a high risk of rip currents for north and east
facing reefs and a moderate risk of rip currents for west facing
reefs through tonight. The rip current risk will then diminish to
moderate for north and east facing reefs, and remain moderate for
west facing reefs through at least Monday night. Hazardous surf
continues for north facing reefs through tonight, diminishing Monday
morning.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232100-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 PM ChST Sun Feb 23 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

.TONIGHT...
Rip current risk.....High *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      East  facing reefs............7 to 9 feet.
      South facing reefs............2 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 5 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 4 feet.
      Secondary period.............12 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........83 Degrees.
Coastal Winds...............Breezy. Northeast at 15 to 25 mph.


.MONDAY...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      East  facing reefs............7 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet.
      West  facing reefs............3 to 5 feet.
Swell/Period
      Primary swell................Northeast at 5 to 7 feet.
      Primary period...............8 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............North at around 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............12 seconds.
Maximum Afternoon Heat index.........Around 96.
Coastal Winds...............Northeast at 15 to 20 mph.


.MONDAY NIGHT...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............4 to 6 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 feet.
      South facing reefs............1 to 3 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 3 feet.
      Secondary period.............11 seconds.
Coastal Winds...............Northeast at 10 to 20 mph.

.OUTLOOK...Hazardous surf conditions and high rip current risk are
expected to return around midweek, as the next pulse of north swell
and large trade swell move into the region.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 10:33 PM Sunday
High tide  1.9 feet at  6:34 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at 11:12 AM Monday
High tide  1.9 feet at  3:46 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.4 feet at 11:27 PM Monday
High tide  2.0 feet at  7:06 AM Tuesday

At Rota Island...
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 10:27 PM Sunday
High tide  1.8 feet at  6:31 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at 11:06 AM Monday
High tide  1.8 feet at  3:43 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.3 feet at 11:21 PM Monday
High tide  1.9 feet at  7:03 AM Tuesday

At Tinian Island...
Low  tide  0.0 feet at 10:13 PM Sunday
High tide  1.5 feet at  6:29 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  9:31 AM Monday
High tide  1.8 feet at  2:36 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.1 feet at 11:02 PM Monday
High tide  1.6 feet at  6:58 AM Tuesday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide  0.0 feet at 10:42 PM Sunday
High tide  2.0 feet at  6:46 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at 11:10 AM Monday
High tide  1.9 feet at  3:44 PM Monday
Low  tide -0.2 feet at 11:29 PM Monday
High tide  2.1 feet at  7:15 AM Tuesday

* 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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