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Rip Current Statement 17, NWS Guam

August 25, 2023

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Aug 25, 2023, 3:37 AM CDT. It took effect at Aug 25, 2023, 3:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 3 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued: Aug 25, 2023, 3:37 AM CDT (08:37 UTC)
In effect from: Aug 25, 2023, 3:00 PM CDT
Expired: Aug 28, 2023, 3:23 PM CDT
In force: 3 days
Issued by: NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

620 
WHMY40 PGUM 250837
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
637 PM ChST Fri Aug 25 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-252300-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.230825T2000Z-230827T0800Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0017.230825T2000Z-230827T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
637 PM ChST Fri Aug 25 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SATURDAY TO 6 PM CHST
SUNDAY ALONG SOUTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... 

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 6 AM CHST SATURDAY THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON ALONG SOUTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... 

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...From 6 AM Saturday to 6 PM ChST Sunday. 

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Doll

8 follow-up statements

221 
WHMY40 PGUM 252112
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
712 AM ChST Sat Aug 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
712 AM ChST Sat Aug 26 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and west and south
  facing refs today will become 9 to 11 feet tonight along west
  facing reefs.
 
  High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents along west and 
  south facing reefs.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...today through 6 AM ChST next Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Ziobro

953 
WHMY40 PGUM 260550
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
350 PM ChST Sat Aug 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-262000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 PM ChST Sat Aug 26 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST
SATURDAY...

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet for south and west
  facing reefs.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST next Saturday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and 
  localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best 
  swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Doll

733 
WHMY40 PGUM 262045
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
645 AM ChST Sun Aug 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271045-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
645 AM ChST Sun Aug 27 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet for west facing reefs
         and 7 to 9 feet for south facing reefs.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST next Saturday.

* 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...Surf will remain near these levels through
                       Monday night, then build further on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Stanko

137 
WHMY40 PGUM 270729
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
529 PM ChST Sun Aug 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272130-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
529 PM ChST Sun Aug 27 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet for west facing 
  reefs and 7 to 9 feet for south facing reefs.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST next Saturday.

* 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...Surf will remain near these levels 
  through Monday night, then build further on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Doll

610 
WHMY40 PGUM 270737
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
537 PM ChST Sun Aug 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
537 PM ChST Sun Aug 27 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST
SATURDAY...

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet for west facing 
  reefs and 7 to 9 feet for south facing reefs.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST Saturday.

* 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...Surf will remain near these levels 
  through Monday night, then build further on Tuesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Doll

615 
WHMY40 PGUM 272021
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
621 AM ChST Mon Aug 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-281030-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
621 AM ChST Mon Aug 28 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM SATURDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST Saturday.

* 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...Surf will remain near these levels 
  through Tuesday night, then build further on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Stanko

035 
WHMY40 PGUM 280804
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
604 PM ChST Mon Aug 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282215-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
604 PM ChST Mon Aug 28 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SATURDAY ALONG SOUTH
AND WEST FACING REEFS... 

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT ALONG SOUTH
AND WEST FACING REEFS... 

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet.

* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM ChST Saturday.

* 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...Surf will remain near these levels 
  through Tuesday night, then build further on Wednesday.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

Swim near a lifeguard. 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.

&&

$$

Doll

088 
WHMY40 PGUM 282023
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
623 AM ChST Tue Aug 29 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282130-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0037.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0017.000000T0000Z-230901T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
623 AM ChST Tue Aug 29 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Surf is below hazardous levels along west and south facing reefs, and
the risk of rip currents is moderate along west and north facing reefs
and low along south and east facing reefs.

$$

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

Issued	Product	Office	Lasted
Aug 25, 3:37 AM CDT	High Surf Advisory	GUM	3 days
Aug 25, 3:43 AM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	GUM	3 days
Aug 25, 3:22 PM CDT	Small Craft Advisory	GUM	3 days

Nearby

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.