Rip Current Statement Guam, Northern Mariana Islands | Effective 04/08/2026 10:52

Headline: 
Rip Current Statement issued April 9 at 3:52AM ChST until April 10 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Rip Current Statement
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
April 8, 2026 - 10:52am
Expires: 
April 9, 2026 - 1:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Friday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strengthening easterly swell will continue to bring a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs of the Marianas, now through at least late Friday afternoon. As tropical disturbance Invest 90W passes near the Marianas, swells along the lee side of said system may continue to bring elevated surf along east and potentially south facing reefs during the weekend.
Instruction: 
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