Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
338 PM ChST Tue Dec 30 2025

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
338 PM ChST Tue Dec 30 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Wednesday.

* 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...Pulses of the north swell are continuing
  through the region. These pulses have maintained surf at about
  10 feet. Model trends suggest a downward trend in the swells and
  surf, however, buoy data and local observers suggest that trend
  has not yet started. For these reasons, this advisory and
  statement have been extended by 24 hours. However, the swell may
  fall below the 9 foot threshold as early as the morning
  package.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

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Bowsher