Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Welcome to your one-stop surf forecast report straight from the National Weather Service. Let's dive into the current conditions and what's coming up for the Marianas Islands.
Synopsis: We've got high-risk rip currents along west and south-facing reefs until Saturday evening, dropping to moderate levels by Saturday night. Watch out for lightning risks over the weekend.
Tonight and Saturday: Expect pounding surf heights leading to life-threatening rip currents. Here's the breakdown:
- North facing reefs: 2 to 4 feet
- East facing reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- South facing reefs: 7 to 10 feet
- West facing reefs: 7 to 10 feet
Primary swell: Coming from the South at 6 to 8 feet with a period of 9 seconds. Secondary swell from the East at 2 to 3 feet with a period of 9 seconds. Water temperature around 86 degrees with coastal winds from the South at 10 to 15 mph.
Saturday Night: Rip current risk lowers to moderate levels. Surf heights will vary:
- North facing reefs: 1 to 3 feet
- East facing reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- South facing reefs: 6 to 8 feet
- West facing reefs: 4 to 6 feet
Primary swell continuing from the South at 4 to 7 feet with a 9-second period. Secondary swell remains from the East at 2 to 3 feet.
Outlook: Hazardous surf conditions may return Sunday night into Monday, especially along west, south, and east-facing reefs.
Tides: Keep an eye on the tide information for the next 36 hours at different locations around the Marianas Islands.
Remember, always be aware of rip current risks, have a flotation device with you, and stay safe out there catching those waves!
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