Ahoy there, surfers and beach bums! Ready to catch some wicked waves in paradise? Let's dive into the latest surf forecast for the Mariana Islands brought to you by the National Weather Service at Tiyan, Guam.
**Surf Zone Forecast**:
- **Synopsis**: Expect a moderate risk of rip currents along west, north, and east facing reefs. There's also a low risk along south facing reefs. Keep an eye out for lightning with a moderate risk expected through at least Monday.
- **Tonight through Saturday Night**:
- **Rip Current Risk**: Moderate
- **Surf Height**:
- North Facing Reefs: 5 to 8 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 (10 seconds period)
- Secondary Swell: East at around 2 feet (8 seconds period)
- **Water Temperature**: 86 Degrees at Ritidian buoy
- **Afternoon Heat Index**: Around 102
- **Coastal Winds**: East at 10 to 20 mph, gusts up to 30 mph at times, shifting to the south Saturday night.
**Outlook**: Surf and rip risk could rise over the next week along south and west facing reefs as a tropical disturbance and/or monsoon surge look to impact the region.
Stay safe out there and enjoy the waves, folks! Remember, bring a flotation device with you in the water, especially with stronger currents and rip risks.
And that's a wrap for your surf forecast from the Mariana Islands. Hang loose and catch some amazing waves! 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. 🏄♂️🌊