Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 18 at 4:06PM ChST until March 20 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 17, 2026 - 11:06pm
Expires:
March 18, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday.
* 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 long-period north to northeast swell,
produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will continue to
produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk
of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through Friday
afternoon. Swells look to gradually subside, however, there is
still a potential for surf and rip risk to remain elevated over the
weekend. Although the overall threat of coastal inundation has
decreased, minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines still
remains possible through Friday afternoon, especially during times
of high tide.
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; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: