Guam Moderate Rip Current Statement | Effective 06/18/2026 17:43

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued June 19 at 10:43AM ChST until June 19 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
June 18, 2026 - 5:43pm
Expires: 
June 19, 2026 - 12:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of Guam. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Buoy data indicates seas capable of producing surf up to 11 ft along east-facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents can occur with surf of these heights throughout the rest of today.
Instruction: 
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
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: 
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov