Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 1 at 2:59PM ChST until October 5 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 30, 2026 - 9:59pm
Expires:
October 1, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to
12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents expected.
* WHERE...North, west and south facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 AM Friday to 4 AM ChST
Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from late tonight through
late Sunday night.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
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