Hey there, beachgoers! Welcome to your surf forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service. Let's dive into what the waves have in store for us in the Mariana Islands!

**Current Conditions:**
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate along east-facing reefs, low on all other reefs.
- **Surf Height:**
- North Facing Reefs: 2 to 4 feet
- East Facing Reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- South Facing Reefs: 2 to 4 feet
- West Facing Reefs: 1 to 3 feet
- **Swell/Period:** Primary swell from the east at 2 to 4 feet with an 8-second period.
- **Water Temperature:** 86 degrees at Ritidian buoy.
- **Afternoon Heat Index:** Around 99.
- **Coastal Winds:** Northeast at 5 to 15 mph.

**Upcoming:**
- Seas and swells will grow towards the middle of the week, leading to increased surf.
- Moderate risk for rip currents on north-facing reefs by Tuesday or Tuesday night.

**Tide Information for the Next 36 Hours:**
- **Apra Harbor, Guam:** Check the high and low tides for your planned activities!
- **Rota Island, Tinian Island, Tanapag Harbor, Saipan:** Tides information available for your convenience.

Remember, when it comes to rip currents:
- **Low Risk:** Keep a flotation device near jetties and reef channels.
- **Moderate Risk:** Strong currents might occur; always have a flotation device.
- **High Risk:** Large waves will create strong currents; if caught, swim parallel to the beach.

Stay safe out there, catch some waves, and enjoy the beautiful Mariana Islands! This has been a Quiet Please Studios audio creation with the help of AI. Please subscribe and never miss a Swell! Thank you for listening.