Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 5 at 3:56AM ChST until October 5 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 4, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
October 4, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...North, west, and south facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian
and Saipan.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Monday.
* 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...Elevated swells coming from the southwesterly
monsoon surge and Typhoon Choi-wan (26W) to the north will allow
advisory-level surf and a high risk of rip currents to continue.
Instruction:
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