Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued September 4 at 3:40PM ChST until September 5 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 3, 2026 - 10:40pm
Expires:
September 4, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.
* WHERE...West-facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Saturday.
* 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...Large surf and dangerous rip currents along
west-facing reefs will linger longer than previously anticipated.
After tonight, the elevated westerly swell will diminish, allowing
surf to drop below advisory levels and the rip current risk to
drop to moderate.
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; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov