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Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Guam

November 4, 2025

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Nov 4, 2025, 12:57 AM CST. It took effect at Nov 4, 2025, 12:00 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Nov 4, 2025, 12:57 AM CST (06:57 UTC)
In effect from
Nov 4, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
Expired
Nov 8, 2025, 12:04 AM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

086 
WHMY40 PGUM 040657
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
457 PM ChST Tue Nov 4 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042100-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.251104T1800Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0016.251104T1800Z-251107T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
457 PM ChST Tue Nov 4 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM WEDNESDAY TO 4 PM CHST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 4 AM Wednesday to 4 PM 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 Invest 90W passes southwest of Guam,
  surf conditions are expected to deteriorate along south facing 
  reefs firsts then east reefs and eventually west reefs. This, 
  coupled with king tides, may produce minor runup along these 
  reefs. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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
997 
WHMY40 PGUM 041803
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
403 AM ChST Wed Nov 5 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-050815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
403 AM ChST Wed Nov 5 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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 Tropical Depression 32W passes southwest of
  Guam, surf conditions are expected to deteriorate along south 
  facing reefs firsts then east reefs and eventually west reefs. 
  This, coupled with king tides, may produce minor runup along these 
  reefs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

$$

Williams
258 
WHMY40 PGUM 050521
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
321 PM ChST Wed Nov 5 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
321 PM ChST Wed Nov 5 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet in the surf zone and
  dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...For the Surf, south facing reefs and for the risk of rip 
  currents east and south facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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 Tropical Depression 32W passes southwest of
  Guam, surf conditions are expected to deteriorate along south 
  facing reefs firsts then east reefs and eventually west reefs. 
  This, coupled with king tides, may produce minor runup along these 
  reefs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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
745 
WHMY40 PGUM 051745
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
345 AM ChST Thu Nov 6 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060745-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
345 AM ChST Thu Nov 6 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM 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 Tropical Depression 32W passes southwest
  of Guam, surf conditions are expected to deteriorate along south
  facing reefs initially, then east reefs, and eventually west
  reefs as 32W strengthens west of the Marianas. This, coupled
  with elevated high tides, may produce minor runup along these 
  reefs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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. Inexperienced 
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf 
conditions.

&&

$$

DeCou
266 
WHMY40 PGUM 060522
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
322 PM ChST Thu Nov 6 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062000-
/O.NEW.PGUM.CF.S.0003.251106T0522Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
322 PM ChST Thu Nov 6 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet in the surf zone with
  dangerous rip currents. Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. 

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 Tropical Storm Fung-wong 32W passes 
  southwest of Guam, surf conditions are expected to deteriorate 
  along east facing reefs initially, then south reefs, and 
  eventually west reefs as 32W strengthens well west of the 
  Marianas. This, coupled with elevated high tides, may produce 
  minor beach erosion along these reefs.


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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
036 
WHMY40 PGUM 061754
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
354 AM ChST Fri Nov 7 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070800-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.S.0003.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
354 AM ChST Fri Nov 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet in the surf zone
  with dangerous rip currents. Isolated minor coastal flooding.

* WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
  until 6 PM ChST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Statement,
  through this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 Tropical Storm Fung-wong continues 
  west-northwest to the southwest of Guam, surf conditions will 
  remain hazardous along south facing reefs, but fall just below 
  hazardous levels of 12 feet for east facing reefs, then likely 
  deteriorate along west-facing reefs as 32W strengthens well west
  of the Marianas. This, coupled with elevated high tides and 
  wind-driven waves from Fung-wong, may produce minor beach 
  erosion along these reefs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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. Inexperienced 
swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf 
conditions.

&&

$$

DeCou
678 
WHMY40 PGUM 070448
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
248 PM ChST Fri Nov 7 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-072000-
/O.CAN.PGUM.CF.S.0003.000000T0000Z-251107T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
248 PM ChST Fri Nov 7 2025

...COASTAL FLOOD STATEMENT HAS BEEN CANCELLED...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK STATEMENT REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH 
SATURDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11
  feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous 
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, 
  through late Saturday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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...Minor coastal flooding no longer poses a
  threat to the Marianas shores at this time. As Tropical Storm Fung-
  wong continues to move away from the region to the west, lingering
  southerly swell and background easterly swells will continue to 
  produce hazardous surf along south facing reefs, and a high risk of
  rip currents along east and south facing reefs through late 
  Saturday afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous
surf conditions.

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
893 
WHMY40 PGUM 071747
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
347 AM ChST Sat Nov 8 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
347 AM ChST Sat Nov 8 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
  through late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 Tropical Storm Fung-wong continues to
  move away from the region to the west, lingering southerly swell
  and background easterly swells will continue to produce
  hazardous surf along south facing reefs, and a high risk of rip
  currents along east and south facing reefs through late this
  afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

DeCou
881 
WHMY40 PGUM 071923 CCA
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
523 AM ChST Sat Nov 8 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080800-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
523 AM ChST Sat Nov 8 2025

Corrected reference to Typhoon Fung-wong.

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk,
  through late this afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Some water on low lying roads and property. 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 Typhoon Fung-wong continues to move away 
  from the region to the west, lingering southerly swell and 
  background easterly swells will continue to produce hazardous surf 
  along south facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along 
  east and south facing reefs through late this afternoon.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

$$

DeCou
759 
WHMY40 PGUM 080604
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 PM ChST Sat Nov 8 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080715-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0030.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0016.000000T0000Z-251108T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 PM ChST Sat Nov 8 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS NO LONGER EXPECTED...

The various swells and wind waves generated by formerly Tropical
Storm (now Typhoon) Fung-wong (32W) have diminished enough to no
longer produce hazardous surf along south facing reefs, and a high
risk of rip currents along east facing reefs across the Marianas.
Surf is expected to continue increasing along west facing reefs as 
westerly swell from now distant Fung-wong is expected to make its way
to the region, but surf is expected to remain below hazardous levels
at this time.

$$

Montvila

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Nov 4, 12:57 AM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM4 days
Nov 3, 8:49 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM4 days
Nov 4, 1:22 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM48 hr

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Sources

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