Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 11, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Apr 15, 2026, 10:24 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- Apr 15, 2026, 10:24 PM CDT (03:24 UTC)
- Expired
- Apr 19, 2026, 2:00 PM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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956 WHMY40 PGUM 160324 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 124 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001-161730- /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260416T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0011.260416T0324Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260416T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 124 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will become southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12 to 16 feet are expected for Guam and 13 to 17 feet for Rota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ MPZ002-003-161730- /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T0200Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0011.260416T0324Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 124 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 16 to 20 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north faing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon ChST Friday. For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will become southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
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315 WHMY40 PGUM 160550 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001-162000- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260416T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260416T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 350 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding of 2 to 3 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 PM this afternoon to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will be southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12 to 17 feet are expected for Guam and 13 to 19 feet for Rota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ MPZ002-003-162000- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T0200Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 350 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding of 5 to 8 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 16 to 20 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon ChST Friday. For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will become southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
026 WHMY40 PGUM 161156 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 956 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 MPZ002-003-170200- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T0200Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 956 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding of 5 to 8 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 16 to 20 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon ChST Friday. For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will become southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-170200- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 956 PM ChST Thu Apr 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM FRIDAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 19 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Guam and Rota. * WHEN... For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM Friday to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will be southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12 to 17 feet are expected for Guam and 13 to 19 feet for Rota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
656 WHMY40 PGUM 161826 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 426 AM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026 MPZ002-003-170830- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T0200Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T0200Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 426 AM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON CHST TODAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM NOON TODAY TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding of 4 to 6 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until noon ChST today. For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST today. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from noon today to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM today to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will become southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-170830- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260417T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260417T0700Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 426 AM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SATURDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Guam and Rota. * WHEN... For the High Surf Warning, until 5 PM ChST today. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 5 PM today to 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Saturday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will be southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12 to 18 feet are expected for Guam and Rota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
477 WHMY40 PGUM 162334 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 934 AM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026 MPZ002-003-170800- /O.EXT.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T1900Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T1900Z-260419T0100Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260418T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 934 AM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11 AM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM CHST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding of 4 to 6 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 13 to 19 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 AM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM ChST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 5 PM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will become southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-170800- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260418T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 934 AM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SATURDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM CHST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 18 feet in the surf zone. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM ChST Saturday. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 5 PM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away and wind driven waves decrease, the primary swell and highest surf will be southwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12 to 18 feet are expected for Guam and Rota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
627
WHMY40 PGUM 170600
CFWGUM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
400 PM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026
MPZ002-003-172000-
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T1900Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T1900Z-260419T0100Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260418T0000Z-260419T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
400 PM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 5 AM SATURDAY TO 11
AM CHST SUNDAY...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM
CHST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the Coastal Flood Warning, significant coastal flooding
of 3 to 5 feet. For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large
breaking waves of 17 to 23 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory,
minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf
Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the
High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of
Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Warning, until 5 AM ChST Saturday.
For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM ChST Saturday. For the
Coastal Flood Advisory, from 5 AM Saturday to 11 AM ChST Sunday.
For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 5 PM ChST
Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property
including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure will
be inundated. Some shoreline erosion will occur. Breaking waves can
sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-
threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can
be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away, the
primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas will be
slow to subside over the next couple of days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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.
&&
$$
GUZ001-MPZ001-172000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260418T0000Z-260419T0700Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-
400 PM ChST Fri Apr 17 2026
...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST SATURDAY...
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST
SATURDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM SATURDAY TO 5 PM
CHST SUNDAY...
* WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves
of 16 to 20 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal
flooding of 1 to 2 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking
waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of
Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM ChST Saturday.
For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM ChST Saturday. For the
High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM Saturday to 5 PM ChST Sunday. For
the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties
and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming
conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip
currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into
deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away, the
primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas will be
slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12
to 18 feet are expected for Guam and Rota.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening
surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside
infrastructure.
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.
&&
$$
Kleeschulte384 WHMY40 PGUM 171803 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 403 AM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 MPZ002-003-180815- /O.CAN.PGUM.CF.W.0001.000000T0000Z-260417T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.260417T1900Z-260419T0100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260418T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 403 AM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WARNING IS CANCELLED... ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CHST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 12 to 17 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM ChST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 5 PM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-180815- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0005.000000T0000Z-260418T0000Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.260418T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 403 AM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 10 AM CHST THIS MORNING... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 10 AM THIS MORNING TO 5 PM CHST SUNDAY... * WHAT...For the High Surf Warning, dangerously large breaking waves of 11 to 15 feet. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet. For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet expected. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs and shorelines of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 10 AM ChST this morning. For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 5 PM ChST today. For the High Surf Advisory, from 10 AM this morning to 5 PM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As TY Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. Surf heights of 12 to 16 feet are expected for Guam and Rota. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
522 WHMY40 PGUM 180645 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 445 PM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001-182200- /O.EXP.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260418T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ Guam-Rota- 445 PM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Sunday. * 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 Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. 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. && $$ MPZ002-003-182200- /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260419T0100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T0700Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 445 PM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 PM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 PM ChST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ DeCou
052 WHMY40 PGUM 180728 AAA CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 528 PM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 MPZ002-003-182100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260419T0100Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 528 PM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 Updated expiration times. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CHST SUNDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. Minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected. * WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated road closures expected. 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 Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. 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. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-182100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ Guam-Rota- 528 PM ChST Sat Apr 18 2026 Updated expiration times. ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE SUNDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Typhoon Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
005
WHMY40 PGUM 181758
CFWGUM
URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
358 AM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026
MPZ002-003-190800-
/O.CON.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260419T0100Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/
Tinian-Saipan-
358 AM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026
...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 11 AM CHST THIS
MORNING...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and dangerous rip
currents. Minor coastal flooding of 1 to 2 feet expected.
* WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs and shorelines of
Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...For the Coastal Flood Advisory, until 11 AM ChST today.
For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 AM
ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Flooding of lots, parks, and roads with only isolated
road closures expected. 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 Sinlaku continues to move
away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas
and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days.
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.
&&
$$
GUZ001-MPZ001-190800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/
Guam-Rota-
358 AM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT...
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet and dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...South, west and north facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Monday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best
swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to move
away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas
and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip
current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If
able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to
escape, face the shore and call or wave for help.
&&
$$
Williams279 WHMY40 PGUM 190128 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 1128 AM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026 MPZ002-003-191530- /O.EXP.PGUM.CF.Y.0002.000000T0000Z-260419T0100Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ Tinian-Saipan- 1128 AM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...COASTAL FLOOD ADVISORY HAS EXPIRED... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs and shorelines of Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 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...As Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. The coastal flood threat has fallen below moderate levels, though nuisance inundation will still be possible through the rest of today. 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. && $$ GUZ001-MPZ001-191530- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ Guam-Rota- 1128 AM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...South, west, and north facing reefs of Guam and Rota. * WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Tropical Storm Sinlaku continues to move away, the primary swell and highest surf will be northwest. Seas and surf will be slow to subside over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$
806 WHMY40 PGUM 190609 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 409 PM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 409 PM ChST Sun Apr 19 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to 10 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 and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 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...As Sinlaku continues to move away to the north-northeast, the primary swell has shifted to the north and decreased, allowing surf to fall below hazardous levels along west and south facing reefs while remaining hazardous along north facing reefs overnight. Surf is likely to further decrease along all reefs the next several days, allowing the rip current risk to drop as well. 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. && $$ Montvila
790 WHMY40 PGUM 191839 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 439 AM ChST Mon Apr 20 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-191945- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0038.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0011.000000T0000Z-260419T1900Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 439 AM ChST Mon Apr 20 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 5 AM CHST EARLY THIS MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL END EARLY THIS MORNING... Buoy and satellite altimetry data have shown a slow but steady decrease in the primary northerly swell overnight. This supports surf along north facing reefs to dropping below the 9 foot threshold for hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents this morning. Model guidance shows surf potentially dropping additonal foot or two over the next few days. $$ Schank
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apr 15, 10:24 PM CDT | Coastal Flood Advisory | GUM | 70 hr | |
| Apr 15, 10:24 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 4 days | |
| Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 3 days | |
| Apr 16, 12:08 AM CDT | Hazardous Seas Warning | GUM | 50 hr | |
| Apr 16, 12:42 AM CDT | Hurricane Local Statement | GUM | 24 hr | |
| Apr 15, 10:02 PM CDT | Wind Advisory | GUM | 16 hr |
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