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Surf Zone Forecast for the Mariana Islands
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
343 AM ChST Sun Oct 20 2024

.SYNOPSIS....A moderate risk of rip currents continues along north and
east facing reefs, with a low risk along south and west facing reefs.
A moderate risk of lighting is expected through the next several
days.

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GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200845-
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
343 AM ChST Sun Oct 20 2024

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

.TODAY (6 AM TO 6 PM)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............5 to 7 feet.
      East  facing reefs............6 to 8 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...............10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............East at around 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Water temperature
      Ritidian buoy..........86 Degrees.
Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 103.
Coastal Winds............South at 10 to 20 mph.


.TONIGHT AND MONDAY (6 PM TO 6 PM MONDAY)...
Rip current risk.....Moderate *.
Surf Height
      North facing reefs............5 to 7 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...............10 seconds.
      Secondary swell..............Southwest at 1 to 2 feet.
      Secondary period.............8 seconds.
Coastal Winds............Southwest at 10 to 20 mph.


.OUTLOOK...Surf and rip risk will rise this week along south and west
facing reefs as a tropical disturbance and a monsoon surge look to
impact the region.

Tide information for the next 36 hours...

At Apra Harbor, Guam...
High tide  2.4 feet at 10:12 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.4 feet at  3:40 PM Sunday
High tide  2.4 feet at  8:38 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at  4:01 AM Monday
High tide  2.3 feet at 11:20 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  4:36 PM Monday

At Rota Island...
High tide  2.3 feet at 10:09 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  3:34 PM Sunday
High tide  2.3 feet at  8:35 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.6 feet at  3:55 AM Monday
High tide  2.2 feet at 11:17 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  4:30 PM Monday

At Tinian Island...
High tide  1.6 feet at 10:13 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.2 feet at  3:00 PM Sunday
High tide  1.8 feet at  7:51 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  3:46 AM Monday
High tide  1.6 feet at 11:34 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.3 feet at  4:01 PM Monday

At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan...
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  3:18 AM Sunday
High tide  2.4 feet at 10:36 AM Sunday
Low  tide  1.5 feet at  3:50 PM Sunday
High tide  2.2 feet at  8:39 PM Sunday
Low  tide -0.5 feet at  4:06 AM Monday
High tide  2.3 feet at 11:49 AM Monday
Low  tide  1.6 feet at  4:51 PM Monday

* 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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