Hey there surfers and beachgoers! Welcome to your surf forecast brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam. Let's dive right in and see what the waves have in store for us.
Alright, here's the scoop for the Mariana Islands:
For tonight, we've got a high risk of rip currents along east-facing reefs until early Thursday morning. But don't worry, we've also got moderate and low risks along north, south, and west-facing reefs respectively.
Now, let's break down the surf heights and conditions:
Tonight, expect 4 to 6 feet on north-facing reefs, 7 to 9 feet on east-facing reefs, 2 to 4 feet on south-facing reefs, and 1 to 3 feet on west-facing reefs. The primary swell is coming from the East at 6 to 8 feet with a period of 9 seconds. Secondary swell is from the Northeast at around 4 feet with a period of 14 seconds. Coastal winds are blowing from the East at 10 to 20 miles per hour.
Moving on to Thursday, the rip current risk decreases to moderate. Surf heights will be slightly lower with 3 to 5 feet on north-facing reefs, 6 to 8 feet on east-facing reefs, 2 to 4 feet on south-facing reefs, and 1 to 3 feet on west-facing reefs. The weather will still be warm with a maximum afternoon heat index around 102. Coastal winds will pick up to 15 to 20 miles per hour.
As we head into Thursday night, the rip current risk remains moderate. Surf heights will continue to decrease slightly with 3 to 5 feet on north-facing reefs, 5 to 7 feet on east-facing reefs, 2 to 4 feet on south-facing reefs, and 1 to 3 feet on west-facing reefs.
Looking ahead, expect a further decrease in surf along north and east-facing reefs. Also, keep an eye out for thunderstorms spreading northward into southern Guam waters, bringing a slight risk of lightning from Thursday night through Friday night.
And don't forget your tides over the next 36 hours, so plan your beach time accordingly!
Remember, always stay safe in the water, keep an eye out for strong currents, and have a flotation device with you. Have a great time catching those waves!
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