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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Guam

February 18, 2024

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Feb 18, 2024, 11:55 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.

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Issued
Feb 18, 2024, 11:55 PM CST (05:55 UTC)
Expired
Feb 24, 2024, 12:00 AM CST
In force
5 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

777 
WHMY40 PGUM 190555
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
355 PM ChST Mon Feb 19 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191900-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.240219T0555Z-240222T0800Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0005.240219T0555Z-240222T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
355 PM ChST Mon Feb 19 2024

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

* 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...For High Surf Advisory, North facing reefs of the 
  Marianas. For High Risk of North and east facing reefs of 
  the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Thursday. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will continue to build through 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
9 follow-up statements
581 
WHMY40 PGUM 192011
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
611 AM ChST Tue Feb 20 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-201015-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
611 AM ChST Tue Feb 20 2024

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

* 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...For High Surf Advisory, North facing reefs of the Marianas.
  For High Risk of North and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Thursday. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will continue to build today then maintain
  for a few days.

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
127 
WHMY40 PGUM 200556
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
356 PM ChST Tue Feb 20 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
356 PM ChST Tue Feb 20 2024

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

* 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 PM Thursday. 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf has now spread to east facing
  reefs as well, with a peak in surf heights expected sometime
  overnight on Wednesday. A possibility remains for surf to become
  dangerous along north and east facing reefs in the next few days,
  but high uncertainty remains at this time.

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
222 
WHMY40 PGUM 202014
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
614 AM ChST Wed Feb 21 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-211015-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
614 AM ChST Wed Feb 21 2024

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Thursday. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf is peaking tonight or Thursday.
  A possibility remains for surf to become dangerous along north and
  east facing reefs in the next few days, but high uncertainty
  remains at this time.

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
823 
WHMY40 PGUM 210559
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
359 PM ChST Wed Feb 21 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240222T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
359 PM ChST Wed Feb 21 2024

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Thursday. 
  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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Hazardous surf is peaking tonight or 
  Thursday. A possibility remains for surf to become dangerous 
  along north and east facing reefs in the next few days, but 
  high uncertainty remains at this time.

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
701 
WHMY40 PGUM 212025
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
625 AM ChST Thu Feb 22 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-221030-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240223T0700Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
625 AM ChST Thu Feb 22 2024

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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...Hazardous surf is peaking today. Surf will
  diminish below hazardous levels on north facing reefs tonight, then
  remain hazardous along east facing reefs through Friday.

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
033 
WHMY40 PGUM 220620
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
420 PM ChST Thu Feb 22 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240223T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
420 PM ChST Thu Feb 22 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY ALONG
NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH FRIDAY ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS
AND THROUGH SATURDAY ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 
  to 13 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 5 PM ChST Friday. For 
  the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

Simpson
609 
WHMY40 PGUM 222018
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
618 AM ChST Fri Feb 23 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231030-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240223T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
618 AM ChST Fri Feb 23 2024

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

* 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...East facing reefs of the Marianas.

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

&&

$$

Stanko
088 
WHMY40 PGUM 230655
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
455 PM ChST Fri Feb 23 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232200-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0022.000000T0000Z-240223T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
455 PM ChST Fri Feb 23 2024

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Through Saturday 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.

&&

$$

Montvila
089 
WHMY40 PGUM 231754
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
354 AM ChST Sat Feb 24 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240600-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-240224T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
354 AM ChST Sat Feb 24 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT... 
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...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.

&&

$$

IC

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 18, 11:55 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM4 days
Feb 19, 10:41 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM4 days
Feb 19, 12:34 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM4 days

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