Alert archive / Northern Mariana Islands / Rip Current Statements in 2026
Rip Current Statement 2, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 9, 2026, 11:21 PM CST. It was in force for 5 days.
The area
The counties it named.
The facts
- Issued
- Jan 9, 2026, 11:21 PM CST (05:21 UTC)
- Expired
- Jan 14, 2026, 11:44 PM CST
- In force
- 5 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
The text
As transmitted.
020 WHMY40 PGUM 100521 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 321 PM ChST Sat Jan 10 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-102100- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0007.260110T0521Z-260113T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0002.260110T0521Z-260113T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 321 PM ChST Sat Jan 10 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents Statement, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The building trade swell is producing hazardous surf along north facing reefs tonight, possibly dropping below hazardous levels Tuesday afternoon. The rip current risk is high along north and east facing reefs and through Tuesday afternoon. Surf looks to hover around the 9 foot threshold through the rest of next week. 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. && $$ Bowsher
11 follow-up statements
915 WHMY40 PGUM 101617 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 217 AM ChST Sun Jan 11 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110630- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 217 AM ChST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents Statement, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The building trade swell is producing hazardous surf along north facing reefs tonight, which may drop below hazardous levels Tuesday afternoon. The rip current risk is high along north and east facing reefs and will continue through Tuesday afternoon. Surf looks to hover around the 9 foot threshold through the rest of the week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Doll
168 WHMY40 PGUM 110620 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 420 PM ChST Sun Jan 11 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 420 PM ChST Sun Jan 11 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents Statement, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The northeast swell is expected to be around 6 to 7 feet with a period of 8 to 11 seconds as the primary swell through the rest of the week. Surf may briefly drop below thresholds of 9 feet for high surf and high rip risk along north facing reefs and the threshold of high rip risk for east facing reefs. If this northeast swell continues as anticipated, an extention will be warranted. 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. && $$ Bowsher
212 WHMY40 PGUM 111130 CCA CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 930 PM ChST Sun Jan 11 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112100- /O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ /O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 930 PM ChST Sun Jan 11 2026 Corrected gramatical in Additional Details ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents Statement, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The northeast swell is expected to be around 6 to 7 feet with a period of 8 to 11 seconds as the primary swell through the rest of the week. Surf may briefly drop below thresholds of 9 feet for high surf and high rip risk along north facing reefs and the threshold of high rip risk for east facing reefs. If this northeast swell continues as anticipated, an extension will be warranted. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
467 WHMY40 PGUM 111638 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 238 AM ChST Mon Jan 12 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120645- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 238 AM ChST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST TUESDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents Statement, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Tuesday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The northeast swell is expected to be around 6 to 7 feet with a period of 8 to 11 seconds as the primary swell through the rest of the week. Surf may briefly drop below thresholds of 9 feet for high surf and high rip risk along north facing reefs and the threshold of high rip risk for east facing reefs. If this northeast swell continues as anticipated, an extension will be warranted. 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. && $$ Doll
163 WHMY40 PGUM 120508 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 308 PM ChST Mon Jan 12 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-122000- /O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0007.000000T0000Z-260113T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 308 PM ChST Mon Jan 12 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IS CANCELLED... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...building east swell will maintain a high risk of rip currents for the next few days. The north component of the swell has decreased enough for surf to fall below hazardous levels along north facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
281 WHMY40 PGUM 121648 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 248 AM ChST Tue Jan 13 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-130700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 248 AM ChST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building east swell will maintain a high risk of rip currents for the next few days. The north component of the swell has decreased enough for surf to fall below hazardous levels along north 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. && $$ Doll
335 WHMY40 PGUM 130531 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 331 PM ChST Tue Jan 13 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 331 PM ChST Tue Jan 13 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building east swell will maintain a high risk of rip currents for the next few days. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Kleeschulte
942 WHMY40 PGUM 131749 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 349 AM ChST Wed Jan 14 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 349 AM ChST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Building east swell will maintain a high risk of rip currents for the next few 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. && $$ Doll
964 WHMY40 PGUM 140609 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 409 PM ChST Wed Jan 14 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142200- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 409 PM ChST Wed Jan 14 2026 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS THROUGH LATE THURSDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through late Thursday night. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Trade-wind swell and secondary northerly swell are expected to maintain a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through late Thursday night. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
330 WHMY40 PGUM 141657 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 257 AM ChST Thu Jan 15 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 257 AM ChST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS 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...Trade-wind swell and secondary northerly swell are expected to maintain a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through late 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. && $$ Doll
801 WHMY40 PGUM 150544 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 344 PM ChST Thu Jan 15 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150645- /O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0002.000000T0000Z-260115T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 344 PM ChST Thu Jan 15 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK HAS FALLEN TO MODERATE... The high risk of rip currents statement has been cancelled due to surf along east facing reefs dropping below the 9 feet threshold. This puts the risk factor down to high-end moderate. Surf is expected to continue to gradually subside over the weekend. Surf heights are expected to fall to 6 to 8 feet through much of next week. $$ Bowsher
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 9, 10:27 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 36 hr | |
| Jan 9, 11:21 PM CST | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 48 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.