Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued April 11 at 3:57AM ChST until April 16 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
April 10, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
April 11, 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Thursday.
For the High Rip Current Risk, through Thursday afternoon.
* 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...Strong to near-gale trade winds, enhanced by
TS Sinlaku, are producing an east swell near 10 feet. This will
produce hazardous surf of 8 to 10 feet along north facing reefs
and 10 to 12 feet along east facing reefs. Surf is expected to
continue to build through Sunday, with dangerous surf likely by
Sunday afternoon.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. 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: