Alert archive / Guam / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 14, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at May 16, 2026, 4:48 PM CDT. It was in force for 4 days.
The area
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The facts
- Issued
- May 16, 2026, 4:48 PM CDT (21:48 UTC)
- Expired
- May 21, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 4 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
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916 WHMY40 PGUM 162148 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 748 AM ChST Sun May 17 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171200- /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0014.260516T2148Z-260517T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 748 AM ChST Sun May 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is producing surf up to around 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Swell and surf look to relax slightly for Monday, but this will be re-evaluated during the afternoon forecast package. 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. && $$ DeCou
10 follow-up statements
089 WHMY40 PGUM 170526 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 326 PM ChST Sun May 17 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-171930- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260519T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 326 PM ChST Sun May 17 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is producing surf up to around 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Swell and surf look to relax briefly Monday, but then increase to 9 feet along east facing reefs on Monday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Williams
453 WHMY40 PGUM 171654 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 254 AM ChST Mon May 18 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260519T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 254 AM ChST Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through this afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is producing surf up to around 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Swell and surf look to relax briefly today, but then increase to 9 feet along east facing reefs on tonight. 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. && $$ Doll
322 WHMY40 PGUM 180553 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 353 PM ChST Mon May 18 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-181900- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260519T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 353 PM ChST Mon May 18 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is producing surf up to around 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Tuesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Mesa
074 WHMY40 PGUM 181639 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 239 AM ChST Tue May 19 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260519T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 239 AM ChST Tue May 19 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...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated trade swell is producing surf up to around 9 feet and 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. && $$ Doll
965 WHMY40 PGUM 190550 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 350 PM ChST Tue May 19 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192000- /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260521T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 350 PM ChST Tue May 19 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A high risk of rip currents along east-facing reefs is now in effect through Thursday afternoon as latest model guidance shows little change in the sea state. Buoy data continues to support swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet. Conditions will continue to be monitored over the next couple of days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Mesa
698 WHMY40 PGUM 191640 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 240 AM ChST Wed May 20 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200645- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260521T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 240 AM ChST Wed May 20 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...A high risk of rip currents along east- facing reefs is now in effect through Thursday afternoon, as the latest model guidance shows little change in the sea state. Buoy data continues to support swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet. Conditions will continue to be monitored over the next couple of days. 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. && $$ Doll
969 WHMY40 PGUM 200507 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 307 PM ChST Wed May 20 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-201915- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260521T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 307 PM ChST Wed May 20 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Buoy and altimetry data support swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet along east-facing reefs. Therefore, a high risk of rip currents is in effect through Thursday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Mesa
465 WHMY40 PGUM 201741 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 341 AM ChST Thu May 21 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260521T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 341 AM ChST Thu May 21 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS 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...Buoy data supports swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet along east-facing reefs. Therefore, a high risk of rip currents remains in effect 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. && $$ JAW
265 WHMY40 PGUM 201744 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 344 AM ChST Thu May 21 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210600- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260521T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 344 AM ChST Thu May 21 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Thursday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Buoy data supports swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet along east-facing reefs. Therefore, a high risk of rip currents remains in effect through this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ JAW
883 WHMY40 PGUM 210555 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Thu May 21 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210700- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0014.000000T0000Z-260521T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Thu May 21 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... Buoy and altimetry data no longer support swells capable of producing surf up to 9 feet, so the high risk of rip currents along east-facing reefs has dropped to a moderate risk. $$ Mesa
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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.