Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Welcome to your one-stop surf forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service. So, grab your boards and let's dive into the waves!
Here's the scoop for the Mariana Islands:
**Current Conditions:**
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate
- **Surf Heights:** 1 to 3 feet on North facing reefs, 3 to 5 feet on East facing reefs, 2 to 4 feet on South and West facing reefs.
- **Swell/Period:** Primary swell from the Southeast at 3 to 4 feet with a period of 8 seconds.
- **Water Temperature:** 87 degrees at Ritidian buoy.
- **Coastal Winds:** South to Southeast at 5 to 15 miles per hour.
**Outlook:**
- Expect an increase in surf height by 1 to 2 feet along East facing reefs due to building easterly swell over the weekend. Rip current risk will remain moderate.
**Tide Information for the Next 36 Hours:**
- **Guam:** High tide 2.3 feet at 9:08 PM Thursday, Low tide 0.8 feet at 3:23 AM Friday.
- **Rota Island:** High tide 2.2 feet at 9:05 PM Thursday, Low tide 0.8 feet at 3:17 AM Friday.
- **Tinian Island:** High tide 1.5 feet at 8:42 PM Thursday, Low tide 0.6 feet at 3:08 AM Friday.
- **Saipan:** High tide 2.0 feet at 9:32 PM Thursday, Low tide 0.8 feet at 3:34 AM Friday.
Remember, always stay safe in the water. If caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the beach. And hey, don't forget your flotation devices!
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