Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
221 AM ChST Fri Feb 27 2026

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
221 AM ChST Fri Feb 27 2026

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO
4 PM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT FROM THIS AFTERNOON
THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 10 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet expected in the
  surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor
  coastal flooding. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
  currents expected.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Warning, east facing reefs of the
  Marianas. For the Coastal Flood Statement, east facing reefs. For
  the High Surf Advisory, north, east, and south facing reefs. For
  the High Risk of Rip Currents, north, east, and south facing
  reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 4 PM ChST this
  afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon
  to 4 PM ChST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through
  this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, from this
  afternoon through Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. Breaking waves
  can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous
  seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach
  erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Dangerous surf and deadly rip currents
  continue across east facing reefs of the Marianas. Hazardous
  surf is ongoing across north and south facing reefs and will
  persist until Saturday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.

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