Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 13, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at May 4, 2026, 1:04 AM CDT. It was in force for 7 days.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- May 4, 2026, 1:04 AM CDT (06:04 UTC)
- Expired
- May 11, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 7 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
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626 WHMY40 PGUM 040604 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 404 PM ChST Mon May 4 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042015- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0013.260504T0604Z-260507T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 404 PM ChST Mon May 4 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is expected to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs for much of the coming week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Mesa
15 follow-up statements
323 WHMY40 PGUM 041843 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 443 AM ChST Tue May 5 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-050845- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 443 AM ChST Tue May 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is expected to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs for much of the coming week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
926 WHMY40 PGUM 050506 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 306 PM ChST Tue May 5 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 306 PM ChST Tue May 5 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is expected to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs for much of the coming week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Ogle/Kleeschulte
432 WHMY40 PGUM 051727 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 327 AM ChST Wed May 6 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060730- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 327 AM ChST Wed May 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is expected to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs for much of the coming week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
187 WHMY40 PGUM 060601 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 401 PM ChST Wed May 6 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062015- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 401 PM ChST Wed May 6 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell, reinforced by a surge in trade winds due to the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm 05W to the south and a high-pressure system to the north, is expected to maintain a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs into the weekend. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ DeCou
809 WHMY40 PGUM 061559 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 159 AM ChST Thu May 7 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-061800- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.260506T1559Z-260507T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 159 AM ChST Thu May 7 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is being reinforced by a surge in trade winds due to the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm Hagupit 05W to the south and a high-pressure system to the north. These feature combined are producing up to 12 foot surf along east facing reefs and 10 foot surf along north facing reefs. The high surf advisory may be extend in the afternoon package. The high risk of rip currents is expected through Sunday. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
445 WHMY40 PGUM 061709 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 309 AM ChST Thu May 7 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260507T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 309 AM ChST Thu May 7 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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...Elevated trade swell is being reinforced by a surge in trade winds due to the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm Hagupit 05W to the south and a high-pressure system to the north. These feature combined are producing up to 12 foot surf along east facing reefs and 10 foot surf along north facing reefs. The high surf advisory may be extend in the afternoon package. The high risk of rip currents is expected through Sunday. 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. && $$ Bowsher
645 WHMY40 PGUM 070555 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Thu May 7 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-072000- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260508T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Thu May 7 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell, reinforced by a trade-wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm Hagupit (05W) to the south-southwest and the subtropical ridge to the north, is producing a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs, and hazardous surf along north facing reefs. Although the primary swell component is easterly, the small northerly swell energy, in addition to swell wrap-around effects, is sufficient to maintain hazardous surf of 9 feet along north facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ DeCou
410 WHMY40 PGUM 071804 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 404 AM ChST Fri May 8 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080815- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260508T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 404 AM ChST Fri May 8 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet in the surf zone and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST today. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday 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...Elevated trade swell, reinforced by a trade-wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm Hagupit (05W) to the south-southwest and the subtropical ridge to the north, is producing a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs, and hazardous surf along north facing reefs. Although the primary swell component is easterly, the small northerly swell energy, in addition to swell wrap- around effects, is sufficient to maintain hazardous surf of 9 feet along north facing reefs. 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. && $$ Williams
632 WHMY40 PGUM 080439 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 239 PM ChST Fri May 8 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-081845- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0040.000000T0000Z-260508T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 239 PM ChST Fri May 8 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell, reinforced by a trade-wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm Hagupit (05W) to the south-southwest and the subtropical ridge is producing a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
651 WHMY40 PGUM 081754 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 354 AM ChST Sat May 9 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-090800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260510T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 354 AM ChST Sat May 9 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Sunday 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...Elevated trade swell, reinforced by a trade-wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between Tropical Storm Hagupit (05W) to the south-southwest and the subtropical ridge is producing a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Williams
745 WHMY40 PGUM 090543 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 343 PM ChST Sat May 9 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-091945- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260511T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 343 PM ChST Sat May 9 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell, generated by a trade- wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between the subtropical ridge to the north and the unsettled pattern over western and central Micronesia, is producing a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Trade swell and east-facing surf will be slow to diminish as Hagupit moves away, and the High Rip Current Risk was extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ DeCou
664 WHMY40 PGUM 091739 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 339 AM ChST Sun May 10 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-100745- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260511T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 339 AM ChST Sun May 10 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday 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...Elevated trade swell, generated by a trade- wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between the subtropical ridge to the north and the unsettled pattern over western and central Micronesia, is producing a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Trade swell and east-facing surf will be slow to diminish as Hagupit moves away, and the High Rip Current Risk was extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Williams
243 WHMY40 PGUM 100521 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 321 PM ChST Sun May 10 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-101930- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260511T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 321 PM ChST Sun May 10 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell, generated by a trade- wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between the subtropical ridge to the north and the unsettled pattern over western and central Micronesia, will continue to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Monday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ DeCou
715 WHMY40 PGUM 101725 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 325 AM ChST Mon May 11 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260511T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 325 AM ChST Mon May 11 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...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. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell, generated by a trade- wind surge caused by the pressure gradient between the subtropical ridge to the north and the unsettled pattern over western and central Micronesia, will continue to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Williams
373 WHMY40 PGUM 110542 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 342 PM ChST Mon May 11 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110645- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0013.000000T0000Z-260511T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 342 PM ChST Mon May 11 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... The easterly trade winds and swell continue to relax as the regional pressure gradient weakens, leading to a decrease in surf and rip current risk along east-facing reefs. A moderate risk of rip currents will continue along east reefs through the coming days. $$ DeCou
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| May 3, 10:42 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 17 hr | |
| May 3, 10:42 PM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 25 hr |
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Sources
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