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Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Guam

February 4, 2025

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Feb 4, 2025, 11:56 PM CST. It took effect at Feb 6, 2025, 2:00 AM CST. It was in force for 45 hr.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Feb 4, 2025, 11:56 PM CST (05:56 UTC)
In effect from
Feb 6, 2025, 2:00 AM CST
Expired
Feb 7, 2025, 11:12 PM CST
In force
45 hr
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

769 
WHMY40 PGUM 050556
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052200-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.250206T0800Z-250207T0700Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0005.250206T0800Z-250207T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
356 PM ChST Wed Feb 5 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THURSDAY TO 5 PM CHST
FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM THURSDAY EVENING THROUGH
FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 5 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...An incoming long-period north swell will start
  to build surf along north facing reefs Thursday, with surf expected
  to reach hazardous levels of 9 feet Thursday night and Friday.

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.

&&

$$

Schank
8 follow-up statements
233 
WHMY40 PGUM 051726
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.250206T0800Z-250207T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.250206T0800Z-250207T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
326 AM ChST Thu Feb 6 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM THIS EVENING TO
5 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM THIS EVENING
THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip
currents expected.

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

* WHEN...From 6 PM Thursday to 5 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...An incoming long-period north swell will
start to build surf along north facing reefs Thursday, with surf
expected to reach hazardous levels of 9 feet Thursday night and
up to 10 feet by Friday.

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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
752 
WHMY40 PGUM 060609
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.250206T0800Z-250207T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.250206T0800Z-250207T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
409 PM ChST Thu Feb 6 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents expected.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the
  High Rip Current Risk, through Friday 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...A long-period north swell is producing
  hazardous surf and high risk of rip currents along north facing
  reefs of the Marianas through Friday 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
966 
WHMY40 PGUM 061710
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070700-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250207T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
310 AM ChST Fri Feb 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 3 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.


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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
475 
WHMY40 PGUM 061720 CCA
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
320 AM ChST Fri Feb 7 2025

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070700-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250207T0700Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
320 AM ChST Fri Feb 7 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

CORRECTED WAVE RANGE.

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST this
afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.


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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
712 
WHMY40 PGUM 061824
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250207T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
424 AM ChST Fri Feb 7 2025

UPDATE TO INCREASE THE DURATION OF THE ADVISORIES.

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...

* 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...North facing reefs of the Marianas.

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

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$

Bowsher
448 
WHMY40 PGUM 070537
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-072000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250207T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250207T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
337 PM ChST Fri Feb 7 2025

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

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
rip currents.

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

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

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.

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.

&&

$$

IC
561 
WHMY40 PGUM 071727
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080700-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250208T0700Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
327 AM ChST Sat Feb 8 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
  9 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 PM ChST this
  afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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.

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.

&&

$$

DS
094 
WHMY40 PGUM 080512
CFWGUM

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

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080615-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-250208T0700Z/
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-250208T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
312 PM ChST Sat Feb 8 2025

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IS CANCELLED...

Surf has diminished but will remain elevated along north facing 
reefs, with the rip current risk being moderate. Although, 
another pulse of long-period north swell will likely raise surf 
back to hazardous levels Monday.

$$

IC

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Feb 4, 11:56 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM71 hr
Feb 5, 12:01 PM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM49 hr
Feb 5, 12:01 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM49 hr

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Sources

The product and its follow-ups from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service and Storm Prediction Center text.