Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued March 19 at 3:56AM ChST until March 20 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
March 18, 2026 - 10:56am
Expires:
March 19, 2026 - 1:00am
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: