Alright, surfers and beachgoers, it's time for your Mariana Islands Surf Forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam!
Let's dive into the details for the next 36 hours starting from tonight through Thursday and then looking ahead to Thursday night.
Tonight and Thursday:
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate along east facing reefs, low for all other reefs.
- **Surf Height:** Ranging from 2 to 6 feet on different reefs.
- **Primary Swell:** Coming from the east at 3 to 5 feet with a period of 8 seconds.
- **Water Temperature:** Around 86 degrees at the Tanapag buoy.
- **Afternoon Heat Index:** Feeling around 104.
- **Coastal Winds:** East at 10 to 15 mph.
Thursday Night:
- **Rip Current Risk:** Still moderate.
- **Surf Height:** North facing reefs will be 3 to 5 feet, east facing 4 to 6 feet.
- **Secondary Swell:** Expect a northwest swell at around 2 feet with a period of 12 seconds.
- **Coastal Winds:** Maintaining their direction at 10 to 15 mph from the east.
Looking ahead, not much change is anticipated for Saturday, but Sunday might see a decrease in east swell, slowly reducing surf along east facing reefs.
And for our tide watchers, here's the tide information for the next 36 hours at various spots across the islands.
Remember, always stay safe in the waters, keep an eye on those currents, and have a flotation device handy!
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