Headline:
Coastal Flood Warning issued April 14 at 9:47AM ChST until April 16 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Coastal Flood Warning
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 13, 2026 - 4:47pm
Expires:
April 14, 2026 - 1:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
waves of 13 to 18 feet for Guam and 15 to 20 ft for Rota and
20 to 30 ft at Tinian and Saipan. For the Coastal Flood Warning,
significant coastal flooding 1 to 3 ft for Guam, and 3 to 5 ft
for Rota and 5 to 8 feet, potentially reaching up to 10 to
15 feet, for Tinian and Saipan.
* WHERE...North, east and south facing reefs and shorelines of the
Marianas.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 AM ChST Thursday.
For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will
be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can
sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can
be expected.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As STY Sinlaku continues toward the Marianas,
swell and surf will continue to build. This will maintain dangerous
surf and coastal inundation as STY Sinlaku moves through the
Marianas today through Wednesday. Inundation has already been
reported at Inarajan Pools. Tinian and Saipan could see wave and
wind driven surf push water on to land up to 10 to 15 feet higher
than the water-level, especially along windward facing beaches and
shores.
Instruction:
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov