PGUM issues Surf Zone Forecast (SRF) valid 2024-05-10T18:17:00ZPGUM issues Surf Zone Forecast (SRF) valid 2024-05-10T18:17:00Z003-110930- Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 417 AM ChST Sat May 11 2024 36 hour Surf Zone Forecast for the Marianas from 600 AM Saturday through 600 PM Sunday .TODAY THROUGH SUNDAY (6 AM TO 6 PM SUNDAY)... Rip current risk.....Moderate *. Surf Height North facing reefs............2 to 4 feet. East facing reefs............5 to 7 feet. South facing reefs............1 to 3 feet. West facing reefs............2 to 3 feet. Swell/Period Primary swell................East at 4 to 5 feet. Primary period...............8 seconds. Water temperature Satellite estimates..........83 to 84 Degrees. Maximum afternoon heat index...........Around 102. Coastal Winds............East at 10 to 20 mph. .OUTLOOK...Surf may increase by about a foot early next week as the easterly swell increases slightly. This will keep the risk of rip currents moderate along east facing reefs through the next several days. Tide information for the next 36 hours... At Apra Harbor, Guam... Low tide 1.7 feet at 4:02 AM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 8:32 AM Saturday Low tide -0.4 feet at 4:07 PM Saturday High tide 2.5 feet at 11:43 PM Saturday Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:59 AM Sunday High tide 2.3 feet at 9:12 AM Sunday Low tide -0.2 feet at 4:55 PM Sunday At Rota Island... Low tide 1.6 feet at 3:56 AM Saturday High tide 2.3 feet at 8:29 AM Saturday Low tide -0.4 feet at 4:01 PM Saturday High tide 2.3 feet at 11:40 PM Saturday Low tide 1.7 feet at 4:53 AM Sunday High tide 2.2 feet at 9:09 AM Sunday Low tide -0.2 feet at 4:49 PM Sunday At Tinian Island... Low tide 1.5 feet at 3:25 AM Saturday High tide 1.9 feet at 7:33 AM Saturday Low tide -0.3 feet at 3:47 PM Saturday High tide 1.8 feet at 11:58 PM Saturday Low tide 1.5 feet at 4:29 AM Sunday High tide 1.8 feet at 8:12 AM Sunday Low tide -0.2 feet at 4:37 PM Sunday At Tanapag Harbor, Saipan... Low tide 1.8 feet at 4:20 AM Saturday High tide 2.1 feet at 8:17 AM Saturday Low tide -0.5 feet at 4:11 PM Saturday High tide 2.4 feet at 12:21 AM Sunday Low tide 1.8 feet at 5:42 AM Sunday High tide 1.9 feet at 8:50 AM Sunday Low tide -0.3 feet at 5:01 PM 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. $$ ]]>