Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
328 PM ChST Thu Mar 19 2026

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
328 PM ChST Thu Mar 19 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...North and east 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...Elevated long-period north to northeast
  swell, produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will
  continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and
  a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs
  through Friday afternoon. Swells look to gradually subside,
  however, there is still a potential for surf and rip risk to
  remain elevated over the weekend. Although the overall threat of
  coastal inundation has decreased, minor coastal inundation
  along northern shorelines still remains possible through Friday
  afternoon, especially during times of high tide. Looking further
  in time, surf is anticipated to remain around the 9 foot level
  for the next several days. Beach goers and Surfers should
  exercise caution through the first half of next week.

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