Hey there, surfers and beachgoers! Welcome to your one-stop-shop for all things surf-related. Let's dive into the latest surf zone forecast for the Mariana Islands brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam.
**Current Conditions:**
- There's a moderate risk of rip currents along west, north, and east facing reefs, with a low risk along south facing reefs.
- A moderate risk of lightning is expected through the weekend.
**Forecast for Tonight through Friday Night:**
- **Rip current risk:** Moderate
- **Surf Height:**
- North facing reefs: 5 to 7 feet
- East facing reefs: 5 to 7 feet
- South facing reefs: 1 to 3 feet
- West facing reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- **Swell/Period:**
- Primary swell: Northeast at 4 to 6 feet with a period of 10 seconds
- Secondary swell: East at around 2 feet with a period of 9 seconds
- **Water temperature:** 86 Degrees at the Ritidian buoy
- **Coastal Winds:** East at 10 to 15 miles per hour
**Outlook:**
- Surf and rip risk could increase over the weekend and next week due to a potential tropical disturbance and/or monsoon surge affecting the region.
Remember to stay safe out there and keep an eye on the tide information for the next 36 hours at various locations across the islands.
That's all for now, folks! Stay tuned for more updates and catch those waves while staying alert to changing conditions. 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.