Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 10 at 3:16AM ChST until March 10 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 9, 2026 - 10:16am
Expires:
March 9, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip
Current Risk, north and east facing reefs.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST this afternoon.
* 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...Long-period north to north-northeasterly
swell continues to produce hazardous surf and a high risk of rip
currents along north-facing reefs, and a high risk of rip
currents to east facing reefs through at least this afternoon.
Sea and swell heights look to relax over the next few days, but
this advisory may be extended beyond this afternoon as the
north swell and associated surf remains elevated.
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