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**Surf Forecast for the Marianas Islands - Issued by NWS Tiyan, Guam**
**SYNOPSIS:** Get ready for a moderate risk of rip currents along the west, north, and east-facing reefs of the Marianas through at least Saturday night. There's also a moderate risk for lightning tonight for Tinian and Saipan, extending to all other islands through Sunday.
**Tonight and Saturday (6 PM to 6 PM Saturday):**
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate
- **Surf Height:**
- North facing reefs: 4 to 6 feet
- East facing reefs: 5 to 7 feet
- South facing reefs: 2 to 4 feet
- West facing reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- **Swell/Period:**
- Primary swell: Northeast at 4 to 5 feet
- Primary period: 11 seconds
- Secondary swell: North at 2 feet
- Secondary period: 10 seconds
- **Water Temperature:** Ritidian buoy at 86 degrees
- **Maximum Afternoon Heat Index:** Around 102
- **Coastal Winds:** South at around 10 miles per hour
**Saturday Night (6 PM to 6 AM Sunday):**
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate
- **Surf Height:**
- North facing reefs: 4 to 6 feet
- East facing reefs: 4 to 6 feet
- South facing reefs: 1 to 3 feet
- West facing reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- **Swell/Period:**
- Primary swell: Northeast at 3 to 5 feet
- Primary period: 10 seconds
- Secondary swell: North at 1 foot
- Secondary period: 9 seconds
- **Coastal Winds:** Southeast at around 10 miles per hour in the evening becoming light
**OUTLOOK:** Surf may decrease some on Sunday and Sunday night for all reefs as combined seas and swells decrease by 1 or 2 feet. Combined seas look to increase on Monday as easterly trades return to the region. This will allow swells and surfs to increase 1 to 2 feet along north and east-facing reefs early next week. A moderate risk for rip currents could continue for north and east-facing reefs through Monday.
**Tide Information for the Next 36 Hours:**
- Detailed tide information provided for various locations in the Marianas Islands.
Remember, stay safe in the water! Always be aware of the current conditions and have a flotation device with you.
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