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Rip Current Statement 3, NWS Guam

January 23, 2026

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Jan 23, 2026, 1:45 AM CST. It took effect at Jan 23, 2026, 4:33 PM CST. It was in force for 4 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Jan 23, 2026, 1:45 AM CST (07:45 UTC)
In effect from
Jan 23, 2026, 4:33 PM CST
Expired
Jan 27, 2026, 11:59 PM CST
In force
4 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

669 
WHMY40 PGUM 230745 AAA
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
545 PM ChST Fri Jan 23 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232145-
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0003.260124T0800Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.260124T0800Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
545 PM ChST Fri Jan 23 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM SATURDAY EVENING THROUGH
MONDAY AFTERNOON...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 6 PM SATURDAY TO
6 PM CHST MONDAY...

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

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...6 PM Saturday to 6 PM 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...A significant pulse of northwest to north
  swell will move into the Marianas beginning Saturday evening,
  increasing surf to hazardous levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing a
  high risk of rip currents along west and north facing reefs, 
  subsiding early next week as the background trade swell becomes 
  dominant once more. Surf will likely subside below hazardous levels
  along west facing reefs first, as the primary swell energy shifts 
  more directly from the north..

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.

&&

$$

DeCou
13 follow-up statements
436 
WHMY40 PGUM 231833
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
433 AM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240845-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.260124T0800Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.260124T0800Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
433 AM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

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

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

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...6 PM Saturday to 6 PM 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...A significant pulse of northwest to north
  swell will move into the Marianas beginning Saturday evening,
  increasing surf to hazardous levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing
  a high risk of rip currents along west and north facing reefs,
  subsiding early next week as the background trade swell becomes
  dominant once more. Surf will likely subside below hazardous
  levels along west facing reefs first, as the primary swell energy
  shifts more directly from the north.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
180 
WHMY40 PGUM 231841 CCA
CFWGUM

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Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
441 AM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240845-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.260124T0800Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.260124T0800Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
441 AM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

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

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

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...6 PM Saturday to 6 PM 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...A significant pulse of northwest to north
  swell will move into the Marianas beginning this evening,
  increasing surf to hazardous levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing
  a high risk of rip currents along west and north facing reefs,
  subsiding early next week as the background trade swell becomes
  dominant once more. Surf will likely subside below hazardous
  levels along west facing reefs first, as the primary swell energy
  shifts more directly from the north.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
096 
WHMY40 PGUM 232233
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
833 AM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-241245-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.260123T2233Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.260123T2233Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
833 AM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
  currents expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...A significant pulse of northwest to north
  swell is beginning to move into the Marianas, increasing surf to
  hazardous levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing a high risk of rip
  currents along west and north facing reefs. Hazardous surf and
  dangerous rip currents are expected to subside early next week as 
  the background trade swell becomes dominant once more. Surf will 
  likely subside below hazardous levels along west facing reefs 
  first, as the primary swell energy shifts more directly from the 
  north.

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.

&&

$$

DeCou
509 
WHMY40 PGUM 240655
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
455 PM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-242100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
455 PM ChST Sat Jan 24 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...A significant pulse of northwest to north 
  swell is moving into the Marianas, increasing surf to hazardous 
  levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing a high risk of rip currents 
  along west and north facing reefs. Hazardous surf and dangerous rip
  currents are expected to subside next week as the background trade
  swell becomes dominant once more. Surf will likely subside below 
  hazardous levels along west facing reefs first, as the primary 
  swell energy shifts more directly from the north.

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.

&&

$$

Williams
157 
WHMY40 PGUM 241804
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
404 AM ChST Sun Jan 25 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-250815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
404 AM ChST Sun Jan 25 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents expected in the surf zone.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...A significant pulse of northwest to north
  swell is moving into the Marianas, increasing surf to hazardous
  levels exceeding 9 feet and bringing a high risk of rip currents
  along west and north facing reefs. Hazardous surf and dangerous
  rip currents are expected to subside next week as the background
  trade swell becomes dominant once more. Surf will likely subside
  below hazardous levels along west facing reefs first, as the
  primary swell energy shifts more directly from the north.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
237 
WHMY40 PGUM 250541
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
341 PM ChST Sun Jan 25 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-252100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
341 PM ChST Sun Jan 25 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, 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...Northerly swell continues to produce
  hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along west and
  north facing reefs. Surf decreases slightly along west and north
  facing reefs through Monday afternoon as northerly swell
  subsides and northeast trade swell becomes the primary swell.
  This may allow for surf rip risk to fall below hazardous levels
  along west and north facing reefs by Monday evening and begin to
  increase surf along east facing reefs. However, another pulse of
  northwest to north swell looks to arrive around Tuesday, 
  possibly causing surf and rip risk to increase to hazardous 
  levels along west and north facing reefs around midweek.

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
135 
WHMY40 PGUM 251819
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
419 AM ChST Mon Jan 26 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-260800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260126T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
419 AM ChST Mon Jan 26 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 PM CHST THIS
EVENING...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...West and north facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 6 PM ChST Monday. For
  the High Rip Current Risk, 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...Northerly swell continues to produce hazardous
  surf and a high risk of rip currents along west and north facing
  reefs. Surf will decrease slightly along west and north facing reefs
  today as northerly swell subsides and northeast trade swell becomes
  the primary swell. This may allow for surf and rip risk to fall
  below hazardous levels along west and north facing reefs by this
  evening and begin to increase surf along east facing reefs. However,
  another pulse of northwest to north swell looks to arrive around
  Tuesday, possibly causing surf and rip risk to increase to hazardous
  levels along west and north facing reefs around midweek.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
943 
WHMY40 PGUM 260539
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
339 PM ChST Mon Jan 26 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-262200-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
339 PM ChST Mon Jan 26 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 6 AM CHST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE WEDNESDAY
NIGHT...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet, increasing to 7 to 
  10 feet Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Thursday.

* 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...Surf along north and west facing reefs
  decreases below hazardous levels tonight, but another pulse of
  north to northwest swell arrives early Tuesday morning, allowing
  surf to increase back up to hazardous levels of 9 feet. Surf 
  along west facing reefs may decrease below hazardous levels 
  Tuesday night or Wednesday, but hazardous surf along north 
  facing reefs is expected to continue through late Wednesday 
  night.

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
094 
WHMY40 PGUM 261805
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
405 AM ChST Tue Jan 27 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
405 AM ChST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet, increasing to 7 to
  10 feet Tuesday. Dangerous rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Thursday.

* 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...Surf along north and west facing reefs
  decreases below hazardous levels tonight, but another pulse of
  north to northwest swell arrives early Tuesday morning, allowing
  surf to increase back up to hazardous levels of 9 feet. Surf
  along west facing reefs may decrease below hazardous levels
  Tuesday night or Wednesday, but hazardous surf along north facing
  reefs is expected to continue through late Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
808 
WHMY40 PGUM 261808 CCA
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
408 AM ChST Tue Jan 27 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-270815-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
408 AM ChST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking increasing to 7 to 10 feet. Dangerous rip
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Thursday.

* 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...Another pulse of north to northwest swell
  arrives early this morning, allowing surf to increase back up to
  hazardous levels of 9 feet. Surf along west facing reefs may
  decrease below hazardous levels Tuesday night or Wednesday, but hazardous surf along north facing
  reefs is expected to continue through late Wednesday night.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
477 
WHMY40 PGUM 270542
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
342 PM ChST Tue Jan 27 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-272045-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
342 PM ChST Tue Jan 27 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip 
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant northeasterly swell and a
  shearline induced swell are producing hazardous surf and a high 
  risk of rip currents along north facing reefs of the Marianas. As 
  the northeasterly swell becomes more easterly and the secondary 
  northerly swell diminishes over the next few days, this will allow 
  surf to become non-hazardous and drop the rip current risk to 
  moderate as early as late Wednesday night or early Thursday 
  morning.

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
784 
WHMY40 PGUM 271759
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
359 AM ChST Wed Jan 28 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280800-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
359 AM ChST Wed Jan 28 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 AM ChST Thursday.

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

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant northeasterly swell and a shear
  line induced swell are producing hazardous surf and a high risk of
  rip currents along north facing reefs of the Marianas. As the
  northeasterly swell becomes more easterly and the secondary
  northerly swell diminishes over the next few days, this will allow
  surf to become non-hazardous and drop the rip current risk to
  moderate as early as late Wednesday night or early Thursday morning.

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.

&&

$$

Stanko
386 
WHMY40 PGUM 280559
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
359 PM ChST Wed Jan 28 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-280700-
/O.CAN.PGUM.SU.Y.0010.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
/O.CAN.PGUM.RP.S.0003.000000T0000Z-260128T2000Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
359 PM ChST Wed Jan 28 2026

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

Surf observations with available buoy data and satellite altimetry 
support that surf has dropped below 9 feet this afternoon, so
the High Surf Advisory and High Risk of Rip Currents has ended early.
Model guidance shows the north to northeast swell rebuilding this
weekend as another shear line moves towards the Marianas and strong
winds develop east of Japan. This will elevated surf along north
and east facing reefs, and potentially generate hazardous surf
conditions once again.

$$

Schank

The office that day

Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.

IssuedProductOfficeCountiesLasted
Jan 23, 12:14 AM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM5 days
Jan 23, 12:56 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM4 days
Jan 23, 1:40 AM CSTSmall Craft AdvisoryGUM3 days

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