Rip Current Statement 18, NWS Guam

662 
WHMY40 PGUM 131102
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
902 PM ChST Fri Oct 13 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140115-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-231015T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231015T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
902 PM ChST Fri Oct 13 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SUNDAY ALONG 
NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS...

...A HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON ALONG
NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS...


* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 11 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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...Surf will gradually diminish as Typhoon 
  Bolaven continues to move away from the local area.

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.

&&

$$

Slagle

361 
WHMY40 PGUM 131942
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
542 AM ChST Sat Oct 14 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140700-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-231015T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231015T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
542 AM ChST Sat Oct 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For Rip current risk all reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian 
  and Saipan. For High Surf Advisory for all island of the 
  Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Sunday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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.

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.

&&

$$

Bowsher

675 
WHMY40 PGUM 140607
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 PM ChST Sat Oct 14 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142015-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 PM ChST Sat Oct 14 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY ALONG 
NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT ALONG 
NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late Sunday night.

* 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.

&&

$$

Slagle

357 
WHMY40 PGUM 141925
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
525 AM ChST Sun Oct 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
525 AM ChST Sun Oct 15 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan Counties.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher

079 
WHMY40 PGUM 150433
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
233 PM ChST Sun Oct 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-151845-
/O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0006.231015T0433Z-231016T0000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231016T0000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
233 PM ChST Sun Oct 15 2023

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST MONDAY FOR NORTH
FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY CONTINUES UNTIL 10 AM CHST MONDAY FOR WEST 
FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY MORNING FOR NORTH AND
WEST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 11 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf
  Advisory, hazardous surf of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Warning, north facing reefs. For the
  High Surf Advisory, west facing reefs. For the High Risk of Rip
  Currents, north and west facing reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning and High Surf Advisory, until 
  10 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday
  morning.

* IMPACTS...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...A large northerly swell emanating from
  distant extratropical Bolaven is bringing dangerously large 
  breaking waves along north facing reefs.

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.

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.

&&

$$

Slagle

379 
WHMY40 PGUM 150703
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
503 PM ChST Sun Oct 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152115-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0041.231015T2000Z-231016T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231016T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
503 PM ChST Sun Oct 15 2023

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY ALONG NORTH 
FACING REEFS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM CHST MONDAY ALONG 
NORTH FACING REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY ALONG NORTH 
FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY ALONG WEST 
FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY ALONG WEST 
FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking
  waves of 11 to 15 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf
  Advisory, hazardous surf of 7 to 10 feet in the surf zone. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Warning, north facing reefs. For the
  High Surf Advisory, north and west facing reefs. For the High 
  Risk of Rip Currents, north and west facing reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM ChST Monday for
  north facing reefs. For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST
  for west facing reefs and from 6 AM to 6 PM ChST Monday for
  north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, until 6 AM
  ChST for west facing reefs and until 6 PM ChST for north facing
  reefs.

* IMPACTS...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...A large northerly swell emanating from
  distant extratropical Bolaven is bringing dangerously large
  breaking waves along north facing reefs. A dissipating monsoon
  swell continues to bring hazardous surf for west facing reefs
  through tonight.

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.

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.

&&

$$

Slagle

238 
WHMY40 PGUM 152010
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
610 AM ChST Mon Oct 16 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160800-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0006.000000T0000Z-231015T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-231016T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231016T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
610 AM ChST Mon Oct 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH SURF WARNING HAS EXPIRED...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan .

* WHEN...Until 6 PM ChST this evening.

* 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.

&&

$$

068 
WHMY40 PGUM 160619
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
419 PM ChST Mon Oct 16 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160730-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0041.000000T0000Z-231016T0800Z/
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0018.000000T0000Z-231016T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
419 PM ChST Mon Oct 16 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS IS 
CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK ALONG NORTH AND WEST FACING REEFS IS 
CANCELLED...

The large northerly swell from the remnants of post tropical 
Bolaven and the monsoon swell have diminished and surf has fallen
below hazardous levels.

$$

Slagle