Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
401 PM ChST Mon Feb 2 2026

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
401 PM ChST Mon Feb 2 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST TUESDAY...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Tuesday 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...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 tonight. Then the shear line is
  anticipated to weaken and the northerly swell begins to diminish
  Tuesday. A high risk for rip currents is expected to linger for
  east facing through Tuesday afternoon as easterly swell remains
  elevated.

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