Headline:
Coastal Flood Watch issued April 11 at 4:33PM ChST until April 15 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Coastal Flood Watch
Urgency:
Future
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 11:33pm
Expires:
April 11, 2026 - 2:45pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves
of 12 to 16 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf
Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, large breaking waves of 10 to
13 feet and dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch,
significant coastal flooding of 2 feet or greater possible.
* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 6 PM Sunday to 6 PM ChST
Thursday. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Sunday. For
the Coastal Flood Watch, from Monday morning through Wednesday
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday
afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may
be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may 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...Strong to near-gale trade winds, enhanced by
TY Sinlaku, are producing an east swell near 10 feet and supporting
hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents. A TY Sinlaku moves
towards the Marianas swell and surf are expected to build. This
will likely generate dangerous surf and increase the risk for
coastal inundation, especially if TY Sunlaku moves through the
Marianas around Monday night or Tuesday.
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