Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 19 at 4:09PM ChST until April 20 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 18, 2026 - 11:09pm
Expires:
April 19, 2026 - 12:00pm
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 facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until
5 AM 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...As Sinlaku continues to move away to the
north-northeast, the primary swell has shifted to the north and
decreased, allowing surf to fall below hazardous levels along west
and south facing reefs while remaining hazardous along north
facing reefs overnight. Surf is likely to further decrease along
all reefs the next several days, allowing the rip current risk to
drop as well.
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:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: