Good day, surfers and beachgoers! Are you ready for some gnarly surf zone forecast information from the National Weather Service? Let's dive in!
**Surf Forecast for the Mariana Islands:**
- **Tonight (6 PM to 6 AM Thursday):**
- High risk of rip currents along east facing reefs.
- Surf heights: North 3-6 feet, East 7-10 feet, South 2-4 feet, West 2-3 feet.
- Primary swell: East at 5-7 feet, 10 seconds period.
- **Thursday and Thursday Night (6 AM to 6 AM Friday):**
- Moderate rip current risk.
- Surf heights: North 3-5 feet, East 6-8 feet, South 2-4 feet, West 2-4 feet.
- Primary swell: East at 4-6 feet, 9 seconds period.
**Additional Info:**
- Coastal winds will be between East at 15-20 mph with gusts to 30 mph near showers tonight.
- Maximum afternoon heat index around 97 degrees.
- Southeast winds at 10-20 mph forecasted for Thursday and Thursday night.
**Tide information for the next 36 hours:**
- High and low tide timings provided for Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan.
**Outlook:**
- Surf along south and west facing reefs may increase by 1-2 feet due to a southwest swell. East facing reefs may see higher surf in the coming days.
Remember, always stay safe near the water, especially during high-risk rip current periods!
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