Ricks Reef surf break

Ricks Reef surfForecast / Guam / Guam

information circle16 Day Weather and Surf, issued 3 am Wednesday 25 Mar 2026 ChST
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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
27.7° 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 Thursday (Mar 26) at 1AM. The primary swell is predicted to be 1.4m and 8s period with a secondary swell of 0.6m and 9s. The wind is predicted to be cross-offshore as the swell arrives.

The most powerful waves expected at Ricks Reef in the next 16 days are 1.3m 12s and forecast to arrive on Monday (Mar 30) at 4PM. Winds are predicted to be cross-offshore at the time the swell arrives. The largest open ocean swell (not directed at the beach) is 0.1m 16s period and expected on Sunday (Mar 29) at 10PM.

Wave TypeTime (ChST) & Date Wave Height & Period
Next good surf (1 star+) 1AM (Thu 26th Mar)4.5ft (1.4m) 8s
Best Surf 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s
Most Powerful 4PM (Mon 30th Mar)4.5ft (1.3m) 12s

Table - best surf conditions forecast for Ricks Reef over the next 16 days.


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Short Range Forecast Moderate rain (total 14mm), heaviest on Thu night. Warm (max 28°C on Wed morning, min 26°C on Wed night). Wind will be generally light.

Days 3-6 Weather Summary Heavy rain (total 39mm), heaviest during Sun night. Warm (max 27°C on Sat morning, min 25°C on Sat night). Wind will be generally light.

Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
AMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNightAMPMNight
Rating
(10 max)
0
0
2
2
1
0
0
0
1
0
0
0
0
0
1
2
3
3
1
1
1
Swell
Height Map
Wave Height (m) & direction (?)
1.3
ENE
1
E
1.4
NE
1.3
NE
1
ENE
0.9
ENE
1.1
NE
1.2
NE
1.3
NE
1.6
NNE
1.3
NNE
0.6
N
0.8
NNW
0.7
N
1
N
1.1
N
1.3
N
1.3
N
1.6
NE
1.2
N
1.1
N
Period(s) (?)9988898876610111211111211889
Wave
Graph
(?)Metric surfscale
Energy kJ (?)26615826618812611915916418915110085128148248295464396300186181
Wind
(km/h)
15
NE
20
NE
15
E
5
ENE
10
NNE
5
NE
10
NNE
15
NNE
10
NNE
20
NE
20
NE
20
NE
25
NE
20
NE
20
ENE
20
ENE
15
E
15
E
20
E
20
E
15
E
Wind State (?)
onshore
cross-onshore
cross-shore
cross-offshore
offshore
glassy
crosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
crosscrosscross-
on
cross-
on
crosscrosscrosscrosscrosscrosscross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
cross-
off
High Tide
/ height (m)
11:03AM
0.86
3:05AM
0.81
11:57AM
0.83
4:26AM
0.82
1:14PM
0.79
5:21AM
0.83
2:50PM
0.78
6:00AM
0.85
4:21PM
0.78
6:29AM
0.86
5:37PM
0.80
6:55AM
0.87
6:41PM
0.83
Low Tide
/ height (m)
7:01PM
0.12
7:27AM
0.72
8:11PM
0.15
9:08AM
0.71
9:24PM
0.17
10:34AM
0.67
10:30PM
0.20
11:33AM
0.61
11:27PM
0.24
12:19PM
0.53
12:16AM
0.28
12:58PM
0.45
1:00AM
0.33
Wednesday
25
Thursday
26
Friday
27
Saturday
28
Sunday
29
Monday
30
Tuesday
31
Sunrise6:22--6:20--6:20--6:20--6:18--6:18--6:18--
Sunset-6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31--6:31-
clear
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
thunderstorm
clear
thunderstorm
clear
clear
thunderstorm
Rain (mm)
--21241-4121043116-2--3
Temp. °C282826272826272726272726272626272727282827
Feels °C (?)292928313230302929292928282727292929293029
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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.

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