Hey there, beachgoers! Welcome to your surf forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam. Let's dive into the waves and see what's coming up for the Marianas Islands.
**Current Conditions:**
- A moderate risk of rip currents is expected along west, north, and east-facing reefs tonight. It will then become moderate along south-facing reefs as well. Keep an eye out!
- There's also a moderate risk of lightning expected for much of the week. Stay safe and watch the skies.
**Tonight (6 PM to 6 AM Monday):**
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate
- **Surf Heights:**
- North Facing Reefs: 5 to 7 feet
- East Facing Reefs: 6 to 8 feet
- South Facing Reefs: 2 to 4 feet
- West Facing Reefs: 3 to 5 feet
- **Swell/Period:**
- Primary Swell: Northeast at 4 to 6 feet, 8 seconds period
- Secondary Swell: East at around 2 to 3 feet, 9 seconds period
- **Water Temperature:** Ritidian buoy at 86 degrees
- **Coastal Winds:** Breezy, coming from the Southwest at 15 to 25 miles per hour
**Monday and Monday Night:**
- **Rip Current Risk:** Moderate
- **Surf Heights:** Similar to tonight's conditions
- **Swell/Period:** Expecting primary swell from northeast and secondary swell from south to southwest
- **Maximum Afternoon Heat Index:** Around 99 degrees
- **Coastal Winds:** Shifting to Southeast to South at 10 to 20 miles per hour
**Looking Ahead:**
- Surf and rip current risks will continue to rise this week as a monsoon disturbance develops within the trough. Expect hazardous surf and high rip current risk around midweek.
**Tide Information for the Next 36 Hours:**
- Be sure to check the tides for various locations in the Marianas Islands to plan your beach time accordingly.
Remember, always be mindful of the current conditions, risks, and your safety in the water. And as always, have fun riding those waves, beachgoers! 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.