Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 18 at 4:45PM ChST until April 19 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 17, 2026 - 11:45pm
Expires:
April 18, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet and dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* 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...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away,
the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and
surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: