Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 9:44PM ChST until August 23 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 4:44am
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 1:00pm
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...Fir the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs of
Tinian and Saipan. For the High Rip Current Risk, along east 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:
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:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov