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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Guam

December 17, 2025

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Dec 17, 2025, 12:08 AM CST. It took effect at Dec 17, 2025, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Dec 17, 2025, 12:08 AM CST (06:08 UTC)
In effect from
Dec 17, 2025, 2:00 AM CST
Expired
Dec 23, 2025, 12:00 PM CST
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

993 
WHMY40 PGUM 170608
CFWGUM

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
408 PM ChST Wed Dec 17 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172015-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.251217T0800Z-251218T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0021.251217T0800Z-251218T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
408 PM ChST Wed Dec 17 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Thursday.

* 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 likely subside below hazardous
  levels Thursday afternoon, then rise again for the weekend.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
14 follow-up statements
153 
WHMY40 PGUM 171800
CFWGUM

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
400 AM ChST Thu Dec 18 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180600-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251218T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251218T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
400 AM ChST Thu Dec 18 2025

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST this 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 likely subside below hazardous
  levels this afternoon, then rise again for the weekend along north
  and east facing reefs.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Schank
526 
WHMY40 PGUM 180550
CFWGUM

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
350 PM ChST Thu Dec 18 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182000-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
350 PM ChST Thu Dec 18 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet will build to 11 feet and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...North facing reefs for the surf and north and east 
  facing reefs for the rip currents of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Through at least 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A northeast swell will continue to build 
  over the next several days. Model guidance shows surf possibly 
  reaching up to 12 feet for north facing reefs and possibly 
  east facing reefs (dangerous and life threatening rip 
  currents) before the swell begins to relax. This is 
  anticipated to be a long term event, and will be refreshed, 
  re-evaluated and extended as needed.

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
768 
WHMY40 PGUM 181809
CFWGUM

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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
409 AM ChST Fri Dec 19 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190915-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
409 AM ChST Fri Dec 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 9 feet, building up to 11 feet this
  weekend, and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...High surf for north facing reefs and dangerous rip currents
  for north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf of 9 feet along north facing reefs 
  and high risk or rip currents along north and east facing reefs are
  expected drop briefly today. Then as the northeast trade swell 
  builds through the weekend, hazardous surf of 9 feet or greater 
  will develop along north facing reefs and support a high risk of 
  rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Surf could reach up
  to 12 feet along north and east facing reefs, extending hazardous 
  surf to east facing 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.

&&

$$

Schank
159 
WHMY40 PGUM 190520
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
320 PM ChST Fri Dec 19 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
320 PM ChST Fri Dec 19 2025

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 9 feet, building up to 12 feet this
  weekend, and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...High surf for north facing reefs and dangerous rip currents
  for north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf of 9 feet along north facing reefs 
  and high risk or rip currents along north and east facing reefs 
  have risen today. The northeast trade swell will continue to
  builds through the weekend. hazardous surf of 9 feet or greater 
  has developed along north facing reefs and support a high risk of 
  rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Surf expected to 
  build up to 12 feet along north and east facing reefs, extending 
  hazardous surf to east facing reefs. The peak of the swell is 
  anticipated to arrive around Monday.

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
429 
WHMY40 PGUM 191709
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
309 AM ChST Sat Dec 20 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
309 AM ChST Sat Dec 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 9 feet, building up to 12 feet,
  and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs and dangerous
  rip currents along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast trade swell and longer-period
  north-northeast are generating a high risk of rip currents along
  north and east facing reefs and hazardous surf along north 
  facing reefs. Northeast trade swell continues to build through 
  the weekend where surf could reach up to 12 feet along north and
  east facing reefs, extending hazardous surf to east facing 
  reefs. Swell may stay elevated Monday, which may warrant an 
  extension. 

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.

&&

$$

IC
765 
WHMY40 PGUM 191804 CCA
CFWGUM

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Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 AM ChST Sat Dec 20 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200900-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 AM ChST Sat Dec 20 2025

Corrected typo.

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 9 feet, building up to 12 feet,
  and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs and dangerous
  rip currents along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast trade swell and longer-period north
  to northeast swell are generating a high risk of rip currents 
  along north and east facing reefs and hazardous surf along north 
  facing reefs. Northeast trade swell continues to build through the 
  weekend where surf could reach up to 12 feet along north and east 
  facing reefs, extending hazardous surf to east facing reefs. Swell 
  may stay elevated Monday, which may warrant an extension. 

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.

&&

$$

IC
077 
WHMY40 PGUM 200516
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
316 PM ChST Sat Dec 20 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
316 PM ChST Sat Dec 20 2025

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 9 feet, building up to 12 feet,
  and dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs and dangerous
  rip currents along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast trade swell and longer-period north
  to northeast swell are generating a high risk of rip currents 
  along north and east facing reefs and hazardous surf along north 
  facing reefs. Northeast trade swell continues to build through the 
  weekend where surf could reach up to 12 feet along north and east 
  facing reefs, extending hazardous surf to east facing reefs. Swell 
  may stay elevated Monday, which may warrant an extension. 

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
353 
WHMY40 PGUM 201815
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
415 AM ChST Sun Dec 21 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210815-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
415 AM ChST Sun Dec 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

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

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north facing reefs and dangerous
  rip currents along north and east facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 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...Swell has built further and will likely stay
  elevated through at least Monday night, so the hazards have been
  extended.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
783 
WHMY40 PGUM 210512
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
312 PM ChST Sun Dec 21 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
312 PM ChST Sun Dec 21 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves 10 to 13 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

* WHERE...Hazardous surf along north and east facing reefs and 
  dangerous rip currents along north and east facing reefs of the 
  Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Northeast trade swell and longer-period north
  to northeast swell are generating a high risk of rip currents along
  north and east facing reefs and hazardous surf along north facing
  reefs. Northeast trade swell continues to build through the weekend
  where surf will likely reach up to 12 feet along north and east
  facing reefs over the next 12 or so, extending hazardous surf to 
  east facing reefs. Swell may stay elevated Monday, which may 
  warrant an extension. 


PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
779 
WHMY40 PGUM 211814
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
414 AM ChST Mon Dec 22 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220915-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251222T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
414 AM ChST Mon Dec 22 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CHST TUESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large northeast trade swell is generating 
  hazardous surf and high risk of rip currents along north and 
  east facing reefs. Hazardous surf along east facing reefs may 
  end tonight as the northeast swell decreases. Hazardous surf 
  along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip currents along 
  north and east facing reefs could extend through Tuesday if the 
  northeast swell decreases slower than expected.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

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

&&

$$

Schank
627 
WHMY40 PGUM 220547
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
347 PM ChST Mon Dec 22 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
347 PM ChST Mon Dec 22 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CHST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TUESDAY
NIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Wednesday.
  
* 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 large northeast trade swell is generating
  hazardous surf and high risk of rip currents along north and east
  facing reefs. Hazardous surf along east facing reefs has fallen
  below the 12 foot threshold, however the risk of rip currents
  remains. Based on an anticipated slower decrease of seas and swell,
  have prolonged the surf advisory and high risk of rip currents
  another 12 hrs, until early Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
978 
WHMY40 PGUM 221801
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
401 AM ChST Tue Dec 23 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-230915-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
401 AM ChST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CHST WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Wednesday.

* 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 large northeast trade swell is generating 
  hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip 
  currents along north and east facing reefs. The northeast swell 
  is expected to slowly subside today and tonight, and may allow 
  surf and the high risk of rip currents to fall early Wednesday 
  morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

$$

Schank
940 
WHMY40 PGUM 230541
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 PM ChST Tue Dec 23 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 PM ChST Tue Dec 23 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 AM CHST
WEDNESDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Wednesday.
  
* 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 large northeast trade swell is generating 
  hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip 
  currents along north and east facing reefs. The northeast swell 
  is expected to slowly subside tonight, and may allow surf and
  the high risk of rip currents to fall early Wednesday morning.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. 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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
107 
WHMY40 PGUM 231804
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 AM ChST Wed Dec 24 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-231915-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251223T1800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 AM ChST Wed Dec 24 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS EXPIRED...

Surf along north facing reefs of the Marianas is diminishing. This is
allowing the high surf advisory to expire as the risk of rip currents
sinks from high to moderate.

$$

Stanko

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Dec 17, 12:08 AM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM6 days
Dec 17, 10:53 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM36 hr

Nearby

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