Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 4 at 3:48PM ChST until March 5 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 3, 2026 - 9:48pm
Expires:
March 4, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 8 to 10 feet and dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Thursday.
* 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...The north swell built in quicker than
anticipated. This swell is expected to gradually build through the
work week. Looking further ahead a tropical disturbance is
anticipated to move near the Marianas, this will keep surf
elevated, albeit on different reefs. South and west facing reefs
should especially pay attention as this continues to develop.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
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; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov