Rip Current Statement 7, NWS Guam

072 
WHMY40 PGUM 280648 AAA
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
448 PM ChST Wed Feb 28 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-282200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0025.240228T2000Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.240228T2000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
448 PM ChST Wed Feb 28 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM THURSDAY TO 6 AM SUNDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS FROM THURSDAY MORNING THROUGH LATE 
SATURDAY NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs of
  the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, north and east 
  facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM 
  Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning 
  through late Saturday 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...A long-period north swell generated by a
  distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan, will produce
  hazardous surf along west and north facing reefs of the Marianas.
  This surf is expected to persist for several days, before tapering
 down slightly by early next 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

195 
WHMY40 PGUM 281753
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
353 AM ChST Thu Feb 29 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-290800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0025.240228T2000Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.240228T2000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
353 AM ChST Thu Feb 29 2024

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

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

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing 
  reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, 
  north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Thursday to 6 AM 
  Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, from Thursday morning 
  through late Saturday 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...A long-period north swell generated by a 
  distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan, will 
  produce hazardous surf along west and north facing reefs of 
  the Marianas. This surf is expected to persist for several 
  days, before tapering down slightly by early next 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.

&&

$$

Simpson

136 
WHMY40 PGUM 290627
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
427 PM ChST Thu Feb 29 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-292000-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0004.240229T2000Z-240301T0800Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.240301T0800Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240229T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
427 PM ChST Thu Feb 29 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM FRIDAY...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT FROM 6 AM TO 6 PM FRIDAY... 
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM FRIDAY TO 6 AM SUNDAY...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves
  of 12 to 16 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Surf
  Advisories, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone.
  For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, from 6 AM to 6 PM Friday. For the
  first High Surf Advisory, until 6 AM Friday. For the second High
  Surf Advisory, from 6 PM Friday to 6 AM Sunday. For the High Rip 
  Current Risk, through late Saturday 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 long-period north swell generated by a
  distant low pressure system off the coast of Japan, is producing
  hazardous surf along west, north and east facing reefs of the
  Marianas. Surf will briefly become dangerous along north facing
  reefs Friday. Surf will taper down to hazardous thereafter and is
  expected to persist for several days, before dropping further by 
  early next 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.

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

698 
WHMY40 PGUM 291813
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
413 AM ChST Fri Mar 1 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-010800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0004.240229T2000Z-240301T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0025.000000T0000Z-240229T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.240301T0800Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
413 AM ChST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING 
FOR NORTH FACING REEFS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY ALONG WEST
AND EAST FACING REEFS AND 6 PM TODAY TO 6 AM SUNDAY ALONG NORTH 
REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH 6 AM SUNDAY ALONG WEST, 
NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 12 to 16 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisories, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the 
  surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM today. For the High
  Surf Advisories, until 6 AM Sunday. For the High Rip Current
  Risk, through 6 AM Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Breaking waves can sweep people off reef and 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 long-period north swell generated by a
  storm east of Japan is producing hazardous surf along west,
  north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. Surf will be very
  dangerous along north facing reefs today. Surf will remain
  hazardous for several days, before subsiding early next 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.

If you happen to be 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

822 
WHMY40 PGUM 010413
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
213 PM ChST Fri Mar 1 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-011815-
/O.NEW.PGUM.CF.S.0004.240301T0413Z-240301T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240301T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.240301T0800Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
213 PM ChST Fri Mar 1 2024

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH SURF WARNING IS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS EVENING 
FOR NORTH FACING REEFS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY ALONG WEST
AND EAST FACING REEFS AND 6 PM TODAY TO 6 AM SUNDAY ALONG NORTH 
REEFS...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH 6 AM SUNDAY ALONG WEST, 
NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 12 to 16 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisories, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the 
  surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, isolated minor 
  coastal flooding below 1 foot.

* WHERE....For the High Surf Warning, north facing reefs. For the 
  High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, west, north and 
  east facing reefs. For the Coastal Flood Statement, minor coast
  flooding along west and north facing reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 PM today. For the Coastal 
  Flood Statement, until 6 AM Saturday. For the High Surf Advisories, 
  until 6 AM Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 6 AM 
  Sunday.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 long-period north swell generated by a
  storm east of Japan is producing hazardous surf along west,
  north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. Surf will be very
  dangerous along north facing reefs today. This dangerous surf will
  cause minor coastal flooding. Surf will remain hazardous for several
  days, before subsiding early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways or parking lots.

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.

&&

$$

Schank

364 
WHMY40 PGUM 010602
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
402 PM ChST Fri Mar 1 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-012115-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240301T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.240301T2000Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240301T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
402 PM ChST Fri Mar 1 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE SATURDAY NIGHT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY ALONG
WEST AND EAST FACING REEFS AND 6 AM CHST SATURDAY to 6 AM CHST SUNDAY
ALONG NORTH REEFS...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking 
  waves of 12 to 16 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High 
  Surf Advisories, large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the 
  surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip 
  currents. For the Coastal Flood Statement, minor coastal flooding 
  less than 1 foot in depth.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Warning, north facing reefs. For the 
  High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, west, north and 
  east facing reefs. For the Coastal Flood Statement, minor coast
  flooding along west and north facing reefs.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 6 AM ChST Saturday. 
  For the High Surf Advisory, from 6 AM Saturday to 6 AM ChST 
  Sunday. For the Coastal Flood Statement, through late tonight. 
  For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Saturday night.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 long-period north swell generated by a 
  storm east of Japan is producing hazardous surf along west, 
  north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. Surf will be very 
  dangerous along north facing reefs today. This dangerous surf 
  will cause minor coastal flooding. Surf will remain hazardous 
  for several days, before subsiding early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Do not drive through flooded roadways and parking lots.

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.

&&

$$

Schank

679 
WHMY40 PGUM 011824
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
424 AM ChST Sat Mar 2 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-020800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0004.000000T0000Z-240301T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.240301T2000Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0004.000000T0000Z-240301T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
424 AM ChST Sat Mar 2 2024

...HIGH SURF WARNING NO LONGER IN EFFECT...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SUNDAY ALONG WEST,
NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS... 
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE TONIGHT ALONG WEST, NORTH
AND EAST FACING REEFS...

* 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...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
  along west, north and east facing reefs.

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

* 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...Surf will be dangerous along north facing
  reefs today. Surf will remain hazardous tonight, gradually 
  subsiding by early next week.

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.

&&

$$

Simpson

816 
WHMY40 PGUM 020447
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
247 PM ChST Sat Mar 2 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240303T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
247 PM ChST Sat Mar 2 2024

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

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

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along west, north and east
  facing reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, along west, north and
  east facing reefs tonight, then along east facing reefs Sunday.

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

* 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...Surf will remain hazardous tonight, gradually
  subsiding by Sunday morning. The Rip Current Risk will remain high
  along east facing reefs a bit longer than along west and north
  facing reefs. 

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

960 
WHMY40 PGUM 021852
CFWGUM

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
452 AM ChST Sun Mar 3 2024

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-022200-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-240302T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0007.000000T0000Z-240303T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
452 AM ChST Sun Mar 3 2024

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NO LONGER IN EFFECT...
...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS STATEMENT NO LONGER IN EFFECT...

* WHAT...Swell waves and wind waves have been slowly subsiding
  overnight and the risk of rip currents has become moderate along
  most shores and reefs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Some locations along the north and east shores may still have
occasional larger waves, so continue to be cautious near the reef
lines. 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