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Rip Current Statement 16, NWS Guam
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.
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- 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
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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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4, 12:57 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 4 days | |
| Nov 3, 8:49 PM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 4 days | |
| Nov 4, 1:22 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 48 hr |
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