Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued July 10 at 3:58AM ChST until July 10 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
July 9, 2026 - 10:58am
Expires:
July 9, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves up to 10 feet expected in the surf
zone. Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Along north, south, and west 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...Significant west to southwest swells
continue to emanate from Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) and its
trailing monsoon pattern, maintaining hazardous surf and a high
risk of rip currents along north, south, and west facing reefs.
So, the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk have been
extended through Friday afternoon. As Bavi continues to pull away
and the leading monsoon surge weakens, swells and associated surf
will continue to diminish, potentially falling below hazardous
levels by Friday night.
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. Inexperienced
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf
conditions.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender: