Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
309 PM ChST Sun Feb 1 2026

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
309 PM ChST Sun Feb 1 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the
  Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing
  reefs.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Tuesday.

* 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...A pulse of northerly swell and a shear line
  producing significant northeast swell continue to build surf
  along north and east facing reefs. Hazardous levels of 9 feet
  for north facing reefs and dangerous rip currents along north
  and east facing reefs are expected through late Monday night.
  Then the shear line is anticipated to weaken and the northerly
  swell diminishes Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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IC