Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued October 3 at 4:00AM ChST until October 5 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 2, 2026 - 11:00am
Expires:
October 3, 2026 - 1:00am
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, south, and west facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM ChST Monday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, 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 eeper water.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov