Rip Current Statement Guam, Northern Mariana Islands | Effective 04/03/2026 22:57

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 4 at 3:57PM ChST until April 7 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 3, 2026 - 10:57pm
Expires: 
April 4, 2026 - 2:00pm
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...From Sunday morning through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The trade swell will build as the trade-wind surge strengthens near and east of the Marianas. This will elevate surf along north and east facing reefs and generate a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through at least Tuesday afternoon.
Instruction: 
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