Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 4:07PM ChST until August 23 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:07pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:15pm
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 facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Sunday.
* 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...An east to northeast swell associated with
Tropical Storm Saudel will bring hazardous surf along north facing
reefs, and produce a high risk of rip currents along the east-
facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan through at least Sunday
afternoon.
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:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov