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Rip Current Statement 23, NWS Guam

December 12, 2023

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Dec 12, 2023, 11:33 PM CST. It was in force for 15 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 12, 2023, 11:33 PM CST (05:33 UTC)
Expired
Dec 27, 2023, 2:00 PM CST
In force
15 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

281 
WHMY40 PGUM 130533
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
333 PM ChST Wed Dec 13 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0023.231213T0533Z-231218T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
333 PM ChST Wed Dec 13 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Monday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
30 follow-up statements
094 
WHMY40 PGUM 131753
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
353 AM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
353 AM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
050 
WHMY40 PGUM 140513
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
313 PM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-141315-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
313 PM ChST Thu Dec 14 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Kelly
791 
WHMY40 PGUM 142033
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
633 AM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-151045-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
633 AM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
931 
WHMY40 PGUM 150550
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
350 PM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-151400-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 PM ChST Fri Dec 15 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$


Kelly
952 
WHMY40 PGUM 151902
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
502 AM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160915-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
502 AM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
207 
WHMY40 PGUM 160705
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
505 PM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162115-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231219T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
505 PM ChST Sat Dec 16 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Tuesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
525 
WHMY40 PGUM 161650
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
250 AM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171030-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
250 AM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
388 
WHMY40 PGUM 170433
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
233 PM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171845-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
233 PM ChST Sun Dec 17 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. 

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Kelly
219 
WHMY40 PGUM 171741
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 AM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180745-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 AM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
841 
WHMY40 PGUM 180552
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
352 PM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
352 PM ChST Mon Dec 18 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IC
861 
WHMY40 PGUM 181737
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
337 AM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190745-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231220T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
337 AM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Wednesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
826 
WHMY40 PGUM 190607
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
407 PM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
407 PM ChST Tue Dec 19 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON NEXT WEEK...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon next week.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IC
844 
WHMY40 PGUM 191745
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
345 AM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200745-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
345 AM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON NEXT WEEK...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon next week.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
888 
WHMY40 PGUM 200552
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
352 PM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
352 PM ChST Wed Dec 20 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IC
590 
WHMY40 PGUM 201736
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
336 AM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212345-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
336 AM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
709 
WHMY40 PGUM 210501
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
301 PM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
301 PM ChST Thu Dec 21 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IC
834 
WHMY40 PGUM 212004
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
604 AM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231226T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
604 AM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
309 
WHMY40 PGUM 220558
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
358 PM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
358 PM ChST Fri Dec 22 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

IC
770 
WHMY40 PGUM 222005
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
605 AM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
605 AM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
410 
WHMY40 PGUM 230524
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
324 PM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232100-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.231223T0800Z-231224T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
324 PM ChST Sat Dec 23 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO 6 AM CHST 
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 
  to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 PM this evening to 6 
  AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 
  Thursday 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.

&&

$$

IC
693 
WHMY40 PGUM 231812
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
412 AM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
412 AM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 
  to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

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

&&

$$

SLAGLE
200 
WHMY40 PGUM 240543
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
343 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241945-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
343 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

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

&&

$$

Doll
694 
WHMY40 PGUM 240553 CCA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
353 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241945-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231224T2000Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
353 PM ChST Sun Dec 24 2023

CORRECTED TO ADD NORTH FACING REEFS

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

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

&&

$$

Doll
808 
WHMY40 PGUM 241822
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
422 AM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-250830-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231225T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231228T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
422 AM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING ALONG
NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ALONG NORTH 
FACING REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON ALONG EAST 
FACING REEFS... 

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet for east facing
  reefs and 6 to 9 feet for north facing reefs. Dangerous rip
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST this evening.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through this afternoon for north
  facing reefs and through Thursday afternoon for east facing 
  reefs.

* 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
220 
WHMY40 PGUM 250623
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
423 PM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-252030-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0046.000000T0000Z-231225T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231229T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
423 PM ChST Mon Dec 25 2023

...THE HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FOR EAST FACING REEFS HAS BEEN
EXTENDED THROUGH LATE FRIDAY NIGHT...
...THE HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents along our east facing reefs will
  continue.

* WHERE...The Mariana Islands.

* WHEN...Through late Friday 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...

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
058 
WHMY40 PGUM 251832
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
432 AM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270030-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
432 AM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
709 
WHMY40 PGUM 260553
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
353 PM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-262000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
353 PM ChST Tue Dec 26 2023

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late Wednesday night.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
431 
WHMY40 PGUM 262014
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
614 AM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-271015-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
614 AM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through late tonight.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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
962 
WHMY40 PGUM 270515
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
315 PM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272000-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
315 PM ChST Wed Dec 27 2023

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through 6 AM Thursday.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away 
  from shore into deeper water.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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.

&&

$$

Aydlett
677 
WHMY40 PGUM 272004
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
604 AM ChST Thu Dec 28 2023

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272115-
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0023.000000T0000Z-231227T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
604 AM ChST Thu Dec 28 2023

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

The risk of rip currents has diminished to moderate along east facing
reefs of the Marianas. However, surf is expected to build again Friday,
which will raise the risk of rip currents once again along east facing
reefs.

$$

Stanko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 13, 1:11 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM60 hr
Dec 13, 1:57 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM5 days

Nearby

Rip Current Statements in Northern Mariana Islands, 2023Rip Current Statements in Guam, 2023Every rip current statement in 2023

Sources

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