Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
334 AM ChST Fri Aug 7 2026

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Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
334 AM ChST Fri Aug 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
  currents expected in the surf zone.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Monday. For the
  High Rip Current Risk, through Monday 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...As influence from Typhoon Dolphin on the
  monsoon pattern decreases, influence from Invest 96W and other
  disturbances will increase. This will keep surf elevated and above
  hazardous conditions for west and north facing reefs through the
  weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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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Montvila