Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 11:28AM ChST until April 20 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 6:28pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 8:30am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet and dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to
move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest.
Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of
days.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov