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Ricks Reef surfForecast / Guam / Guam
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Ricks Reef surf forecast is for near shore open water. Breaking waves will often be smaller at less exposed spots.
Today's Ricks Reef sea temperature is
28.6° C
(Which is normal for this time of year)Best Forecast Surf Conditions for Ricks Reef this week:
The surf forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days: The first swell (rated 1 star or higher) is forecast to arrive on Tuesday (May 12) at 4PM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 9s period. The wind is predicted to be offshore as the swell arrives.
The most powerful waves expected at Ricks Reef in the next 16 days are 2.2m 9s and forecast to arrive on Monday (May 18) at 1AM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.4m 6s period and expected on Thursday (May 14) at 10AM.
| Wave Type | Time (ChST) & Date | Wave Height & Period |
|---|---|---|
| Next good surf (1 star+) | 4PM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Best Surf | 4PM (Tue 12th May) | 4.5ft (1.4m) 9s |
| Most Powerful | 1AM (Mon 18th May) | 7ft (2.2m) 9s |
Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days.
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Short Range ForecastLight rain (total 9mm), mostly falling on Tue night. Warm (max 29°C on Tue morning, min 27°C on Mon afternoon). Wind will be generally light. | Days 5-7 Weather SummaryLight rain (total 4mm), mostly falling on Thu night. Warm (max 29°C on Thu afternoon, min 27°C on Thu night). Winds increasing (light winds from the E on Thu night, fresh winds from the E by Sun morning). | ||||||||||||||||||||
Mon 11 | Tuesday 12 | Wednesday 13 | Thursday 14 | Friday 15 | Saturday 16 | Sunday 17 | |||||||||||||||
PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | PM | Night | AM | |
Swell Height Map | |||||||||||||||||||||
E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | |
654 | 524 | 382 | 325 | 282 | 241 | 241 | 202 | 168 | 164 | 129 | 152 | 260 | 221 | 249 | 335 | 292 | 440 | 641 | 805 | 750 | |
Wind (km/h) | |||||||||||||||||||||
cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | off | off | off | off | off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | cross-off | |
High Tide | 3:57AM0.86m | 3:41PM0.69m | 4:24AM0.88m | 5:10PM0.74m | 4:52AM0.90m | 6:23PM0.81m | 5:22AM0.91m | 7:28PM0.87m | 5:56AM0.92m | 8:27PM0.92m | 6:33AM0.93m | 9:25PM0.95m | 7:14AM0.94m | ||||||||
Low Tide | 8:43PM0.35m | 10:29AM0.50m | 9:42PM0.41m | 11:09AM0.39m | 10:42PM0.47m | 11:49AM0.26m | 11:41PM0.53m | 12:30PM0.14m | 00:38AM0.59m | 1:14PM0.04m | 1:33AM0.64m | 1:59PM-0.04m | 2:26AM0.68m | ||||||||
— | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | — | — | 5:54 | |
6:37 | — | — | 6:37 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:38 | — | — | 6:39 | — | 6:39 | |
— | 3 | — | — | 2 | 2 | — | 2 | — | — | 2 | 1 | — | — | — | — | — | 1 | — | — | — | |
Temp °C | 28 | 27 | 29 | 28 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 28 |
29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 32 | 32 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 27 | 27 | |
Swell 1 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | E 10 | E 10 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 12 | SE 11 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 10 | NNE 9 | NNE 8 |
654 | 524 | 382 | 325 | 282 | 241 | 241 | 202 | 168 | 164 | 129 | 52 | 36 | 21 | 19 | 20 | 19 | 31 | 18 | 16 | 14 | |
Swell 2 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 11 | SE 12 | SE 12 | NNW 9 | NNW 8 | NNW 8 | SE 10 | S 6 | S 6 | SE 12 | S 6 | N 10 | N 11 | NNE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
— | 5 | 5 | 21 | 16 | 22 | 12 | 16 | 11 | 5 | 39 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 23 | 19 | 18 | 17 | — | — | — | |
Swell 3 Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | SE 9 | SE 9 | NW 10 | SE 11 | SE 11 | SE 11 | NNW 7 | SE 10 | SE 11 | S 6 | N 11 | S 6 | S 8 | NW 7 | NNW 6 | NNW 6 | SE 10 | — | — | — |
— | 3 | 3 | 4 | 19 | 19 | 18 | 11 | 17 | 18 | 7 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 4 | 4 | 4 | — | — | — | |
Wind waves Height (m) Direction Period (s) | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | E 9 | E 8 | E 8 | E 8 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 | E 9 |
— | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | — | 152 | 260 | 221 | 249 | 335 | 292 | 440 | 641 | 805 | 750 | |
Nearest Offshore or Glassy | |||||||||||||||||||||
Distance (km) | 1906 | 1837 | 1292 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1837 | 1292 | 1837 | 1837 | 1906 | 1837 | 1837 | 2071 | 1838 | 1837 |
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Information about the Ricks Reef Surf forecast
The above surf forecast table for Ricks Reef provides essential information for determining whether the surfing conditions will be good over the next 16 days. A general guide to surfing at Ricks Reef can be found by selecting the local surf guide option on the grey menu. Our Ricks Reef surf forecast is unique since it includes wave energy (power) that defines the real feel of the surf rather than just the height or the period. If you surf the same spot (Ricks Reef) regularly then make a mental note of the wave energy from the surf forecast table each time you go. Very soon you may start to choose your surf days based on the wave energy alone combined with our forecast of favourable offshore wind conditions. Our star ratings will help here and of course you will also find the usual wave height and period predictions on our surf forecasts as well as a full break down of the swell components under our advanced users option (to reveal that, click the little Einstein character under the tide times).
Further information to help with frequently asked questions about our surf forecast for Ricks Reef may be found under the help tab on the top menu and also by moving your mouse over the question marks on the surf forecast table itself. Please always bear in mind that the forecast is for near-shore open water and local factors at each surf break influence the actual breaking wave height, such as the beach / reef profile, water depths offshore and shelter.
Ricks Reef is 3 km (2 miles) from Agana. If you plan a holiday in Guam, look for hotels and other accommodation in Agana. Agana has rooms for a wide range of budgets as well as car hire and transport links.












