Alright, surfers and beachgoers, it's time to catch the wave with your latest surf zone forecast for the Mariana Islands brought to you by the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam. Let's dive in and see what's in store for the next couple of days!
Currently, the rip current risk is projected to hover around moderate along the west, north, and east facing reefs until Monday night. Keep an eye out on the south facing reefs with a low-risk forecast. And hey, don't be surprised if you spot some island-effect thunderstorms bringing about a slight to moderate risk of lightning, especially on Monday afternoon.
As for the surf heights, expect 2 to 4 feet on the north, east, and west facing reefs, and 1 to 3 feet on the south facing reefs. Primary swell is coming in from the east at 2 to 3 feet while the secondary swell from the west to northwest ranges from 2 to 3 feet. The water temperature is a toasty 87 degrees at the Ritidian buoy, with a maximum heat index of around 103 degrees.
Looking ahead, surf levels may rise along the east facing reefs by midweek with the rip current risk potentially escalating to a moderate level.
Tide information for the next 36 hours includes high and low tide timings for various locations like Apra Harbor, Rota Island, Tinian Island, and Tanapag Harbor, Saipan. Keep a lookout for those tides, surfers!
Remember, always stay safe in the water - low risk of rip currents might still surprise you, especially near jetties and reef channels. And if you're ever caught in a rip current, swim parallel to the beach for safety.
So grab your boards, wax them up, and get ready to ride those waves in the Mariana Islands. 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. 🏄♂️🌊