Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2023
Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Feb 27, 2023, 12:40 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 27, 2023, 6:00 PM CST. It was in force for 6 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Feb 27, 2023, 12:40 PM CST (18:40 UTC)
- In effect from
- Feb 27, 2023, 6:00 PM CST
- Expired
- Mar 6, 2023, 2:00 AM CST
- In force
- 6 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
173 WHMY40 PGUM 271840 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 440 AM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280845- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.230228T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0007.230228T0000Z-230302T0900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 440 AM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CHST FRIDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 10 AM CHST THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING.ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM 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. 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. && $$ Kelly
16 follow-up statements
914 WHMY40 PGUM 272141 CCA CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 741 AM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280845- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.230228T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0007.230228T0000Z-230302T0900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 741 AM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 ***Corrected Headline for High Rip Current*** ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 7 AM CHST FRIDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM 10 AM CHST THIS MORNING THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, from 10 AM this morning to 7 AM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kelly
864 WHMY40 PGUM 272333 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 933 AM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-281200- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.230228T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.230228T0000Z-230302T0900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 933 AM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM FRIDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THURSDAY EVENING FOR NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large surf of 7 to 11 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Through 7 AM 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. 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. && $$ BPB
525 WHMY40 PGUM 280510 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 310 PM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282100- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 310 PM ChST Tue Feb 28 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CHST FRIDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large surf of 7 to 11 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 7 AM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
114 WHMY40 PGUM 281814 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 414 AM ChST Wed Mar 1 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-010815- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 414 AM ChST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CHST FRIDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large surf of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * 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. && $$
646 WHMY40 PGUM 010603 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 403 PM ChST Wed Mar 1 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-012100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230302T2100Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 403 PM ChST Wed Mar 1 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CHST FRIDAY ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large surf of 11 to 14 feet north facing reefs, 9 to 12 feet east facing reefs, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, through Friday morning. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
630 WHMY40 PGUM 011930 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 530 AM ChST Thu Mar 2 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-020930- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230302T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 530 AM ChST Thu Mar 2 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 7 AM CHST FRIDAY ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY MORNING ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large surf of 9 to 12 feet north and east facing reefs, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Friday morning. * 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. && $$
012 WHMY40 PGUM 020542 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 342 PM ChST Thu Mar 2 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022100- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0021.000000T0000Z-230302T2000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 342 PM ChST Thu Mar 2 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THE WEEKEND ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through the weekend. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFO...The large northeast swell may maintain dangerous rip currents for any reefs exposed to the large northeast swell. This includes areas like Ritidian Point and similar northeast facing reefs of the CNMI. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ BPB
810 WHMY40 PGUM 021803 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 403 AM ChST Fri Mar 3 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-030915- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 403 AM ChST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT ALONG EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFO...The large northeast swell may maintain dangerous rip currents for any reefs exposed to the large northeast swell. This includes areas like Ritidian Point and similar northeast facing reefs of the CNMI. 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. && $$ Schank
129 WHMY40 PGUM 030556 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 356 PM ChST Fri Mar 3 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-032000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 356 PM ChST Fri Mar 3 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFO...The large northeast swell may maintain dangerous rip currents for any reefs exposed to the large northeast swell. This includes areas like Ritidian Point and similar northeast facing reefs of the CNMI. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
168 WHMY40 PGUM 031804 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 404 AM ChST Sat Mar 4 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-040900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 404 AM ChST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Sunday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL INFO...The large northeast swell may maintain dangerous rip currents for any reefs exposed to the large northeast swell. This includes areas like Ritidian Point and similar northeast facing reefs of the CNMI. 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. && $$ Ziobro
362 WHMY40 PGUM 040527 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 327 PM ChST Sat Mar 4 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042345- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230306T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 327 PM ChST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The large northeast swell may maintain dangerous rip currents for any reefs exposed to the large northeast swell. This includes areas like Ritidian Point and similar northeast facing reefs of the CNMI. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Slagle
660 WHMY40 PGUM 041117 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 917 PM ChST Sat Mar 4 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042200- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.230304T1117Z-230305T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230306T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 917 PM ChST Sat Mar 4 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Through early Monday morning, for north facing reefs. Through Monday 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. && $$ Slagle
258 WHMY40 PGUM 041847 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 447 AM ChST Sun Mar 5 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-050900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230306T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 447 AM ChST Sun Mar 5 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet along north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents along north and east facing reefs. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
200 WHMY40 PGUM 050528 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 328 PM ChST Sun Mar 5 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052045- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230306T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 328 PM ChST Sun Mar 5 2023 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH EARLY MONDAY MORNING FOR NORTH FACING REEFS... ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON FOR EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet along north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents along north and east facing reefs. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM 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. 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. && $$
063 WHMY40 PGUM 051759 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 359 AM ChST Mon Mar 6 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060800- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-230305T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230306T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 359 AM ChST Mon Mar 6 2023 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS ALONG EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. Surf has decreased below hazardous levels along north facing reefs. * WHERE...Along east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Swim near a lifeguard. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ziobro
343 WHMY40 PGUM 060738 CFWGUM Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 538 PM ChST Mon Mar 6 2023 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060845- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-230306T0800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 538 PM ChST Mon Mar 6 2023 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING... Surf has diminished today. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue for most of the week. $$
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 27, 12:40 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 59 hr | |
| Feb 27, 12:48 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 6 days | |
| Feb 27, 1:32 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 4 days | |
| Feb 27, 1:32 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 3 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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