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Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Guam

January 12, 2024

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 12, 2024, 10:31 PM CST. It was in force for 10 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 12, 2024, 10:31 PM CST (04:31 UTC)
Expired
Jan 22, 2024, 12:00 PM CST
In force
10 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

861 
WHMY40 PGUM 130431
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
231 PM ChST Sat Jan 13 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.240113T0431Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0002.240113T0431Z-240116T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
231 PM ChST Sat Jan 13 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Tuesday. 

* 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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
22 follow-up statements
770 
WHMY40 PGUM 131753
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
353 AM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240116T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
353 AM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Tuesday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Simpson
829 
WHMY40 PGUM 140557
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
357 PM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
357 PM ChST Sun Jan 14 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf is expected to drop below 9 feet Tuesday,
  but is expected to quickly rebuild Wednesday as the north swell 
  rebuilds.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
292 
WHMY40 PGUM 141750
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
350 AM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240115T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 AM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM ChST Tuesday. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf is expected to drop below 9 feet Tuesday,
  but is expected to quickly rebuild Wednesday as a new north swell
  generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives to the region.

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.

&&

$$

Montvila
199 
WHMY40 PGUM 150555
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
355 PM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
355 PM ChST Mon Jan 15 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9, increasing to 12 to 14 ft
  Wednesday, along with dangerous rip currents.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf may to drop below 9 feet briefly 
  Tuesday, but is expected to quickly rebuild by Wednesday as a new 
  north-northwest swell generated by synoptic features near Japan 
  arrives to the region. Surf may also exceed 15 feet along north 
  facing reefs. As this event evolves, the swell will become more 
  northeasterly potentially expanding the highs surf and high risk 
  of rip currents to east facing reefs later in the week.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
763 
WHMY40 PGUM 151800
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
400 AM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
400 AM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft, increasing to 12 to 14 ft
  Wednesday, along with dangerous rip currents.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf may drop below 9 feet briefly today, but
  is expected to quickly rebuild by Wednesday as a new north-
  northwest swell generated by synoptic features near Japan arrives.
  Surf may also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs. As this 
  event evolves, the swell will become more northeasterly, 
  potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing a high risk of
  rip currents to east facing reefs in the second half of the week.

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.

&&

&&

$$

Montvila
647 
WHMY40 PGUM 160630
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
430 PM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
430 PM ChST Tue Jan 16 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, increasing to 12 to 14
  feet Wednesday, and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As a north-northwest swell generated by
  synoptic features near Japan arrives, surf will build. Surf may
  also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs Wednesday into
  Thursday. As this event evolves, the swell will become more 
  northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing
  a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the second 
  half of the week. 

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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
085 
WHMY40 PGUM 161801
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
401 AM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
401 AM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet, increasing to 12 feet
  or higher this afternoon, along with dangerous rip currents.

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

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As a north-northwest swell generated by
  synoptic features near Japan arrives, surf will build. Surf may
  also exceed 15 feet along north facing reefs later this afternoon
  or tonight. As this event evolves, the swell will become more 
  northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and introducing
  a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the second 
  half of the week. 

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.

&&

$$

Montvila
390 
WHMY40 PGUM 170449
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
249 PM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172000-
/O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0003.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0001.240117T0449Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
249 PM ChST Wed Jan 17 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 17 feet and
  extremely dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Friday. 

* 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...As this event evolves, the swell will become
  more northeasterly, potentially expanding hazardous surf and
  introducing a high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs in the
  second half of the week. 

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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
370 
WHMY40 PGUM 171747
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
347 AM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
347 AM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 17 feet and
  extremely dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Friday.

* 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...The swell is becoming more northeasterly, 
  bringing hazardous surf and high rip current risk to east 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.

&&

$$

Montvila
432 
WHMY40 PGUM 180604
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 PM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182100-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.240118T2000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 PM ChST Thu Jan 18 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH 6 AM MONDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM FRIDAY TO 6 AM MONDAY...

* WHAT...Dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 16 feet extremely
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the High
  Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday.

* 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...Large northerly swell will gradually shift to
  north-northeast Friday while decreasing slightly. This should allow
  surf to decrease on west facing reefs Friday but increase on east
  facing reefs. Surf heights should ultimately fall below 15 foot
  'dangerous' levels early Friday, but remain 'hazardous' through
  Sunday night.

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.

&&

$$

Aydlett
867 
WHMY40 PGUM 181956
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
556 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191000-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0001.000000T0000Z-240118T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.240118T2000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
556 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
371 
WHMY40 PGUM 182153 AAA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
753 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
753 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM MONDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SUNDAY NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
660 
WHMY40 PGUM 182154 AAB
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
754 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
754 AM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM Friday. For the 
  High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Friday to 6 AM Monday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$
309 
WHMY40 PGUM 190555
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
355 PM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
355 PM ChST Fri Jan 19 2024

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 
  to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current 
  Risk, dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, trough 6 AM Monday. For the 
  High Rip Current Risk, also through 6 AM Monday.

* 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.

&&

$$

Simpson
572 
WHMY40 PGUM 192016
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
616 AM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-201030-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
616 AM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
330 
WHMY40 PGUM 200552
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
352 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
352 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

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

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM 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.

&&

$$

Simpson
085 
WHMY40 PGUM 201318
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1118 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

MPZ002-003-210330-
/O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0003.240120T1318Z-240120T2000Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.240120T2000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
1118 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM SUNDAY TO 6 AM CHST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 14 to 18 feet in the surf zone. For the High Surf 
  Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet expected in the 
  surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

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

* 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 new pulse of energy has raised wave heights
  enough to produce dangerous surf once again. It is expected to be
  short-lived, just several hours.

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.

&&

$$

GUZ001-MPZ001-210330-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-
1118 PM ChST Sat Jan 20 2024

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 12 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Guam and Rota 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
126 
WHMY40 PGUM 202006
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
606 AM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024

MPZ002-003-211015-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-240120T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
606 AM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 
  to 14 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

* 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.

&&

$$

GUZ001-MPZ001-211015-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-
606 AM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024

...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 8 
  to 10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, 
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Guam and Rota.

* 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
957 
WHMY40 PGUM 210447
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
247 PM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001-212000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-
247 PM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024

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

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

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Guam and Rota.

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

&&

$$

MPZ002-003-212000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240121T2000Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
247 PM ChST Sun Jan 21 2024

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

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

&&

$$

Kleeschulte
726 
WHMY40 PGUM 211947
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
547 AM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001-221000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0006.000000T0000Z-240122T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-
547 AM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TODAY...
...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...North and east facing reefs of Guam and Rota.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon ChST today. 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.

&&

$$

MPZ002-003-221000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0008.000000T0000Z-240122T0200Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
547 AM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TODAY...
...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...North and east facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until noon ChST today. 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.

&&

$$

Stanko
087 
WHMY40 PGUM 220435
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
235 PM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
235 PM ChST Mon Jan 22 2024

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

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through 4 AM Tuesday.

* 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
578 
WHMY40 PGUM 221751
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
351 AM ChST Tue Jan 23 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221900-
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-240122T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
351 AM ChST Tue Jan 23 2024

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 AM CHST EARLY THIS
MORNING...

Swells and periods are gradually diminishing within the Marianas
Coastal Waters. This has allowed the risk of rip currents to fall to
moderate levels.

$$

Stanko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 12, 10:31 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM4 days
Jan 13, 12:34 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM46 hr

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