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Rip Current Statement 21, NWS Guam
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
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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
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993 WHMY40 PGUM 170608 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 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. && $$ Stanko
14 follow-up statements
153 WHMY40 PGUM 171800 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 400 AM ChST Thu Dec 18 2025 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180600- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251218T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251218T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 400 AM ChST Thu Dec 18 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Surf will likely subside below hazardous levels this afternoon, then rise again for the weekend along north and east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. && $$ Schank
526 WHMY40 PGUM 180550 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 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. && $$ Bowsher
768 WHMY40 PGUM 181809 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 409 AM ChST Fri Dec 19 2025 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190915- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0043.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0021.000000T0000Z-251221T2000Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 409 AM ChST Fri Dec 19 2025 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves 7 to 9 feet, building up to 11 feet this weekend, and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...High surf for north facing reefs and dangerous rip currents for north and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...High surf of 9 feet along north facing reefs and high risk or rip currents along north and east facing reefs are expected drop briefly today. Then as the northeast trade swell builds through the weekend, hazardous surf of 9 feet or greater will develop along north facing reefs and support a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Surf could reach up to 12 feet along north and east facing reefs, extending hazardous surf to east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ 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 URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED 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.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec 17, 12:08 AM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 6 days | |
| Dec 17, 10:53 AM CST | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 36 hr |
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