Rip Current Statement 5, NWS Guam

029 
WHMY40 PGUM 091738
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Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
338 AM ChST Tue Feb 10 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-100745-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.260210T0300Z-260212T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.260210T0300Z-260212T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
338 AM ChST Tue Feb 10 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM THIS AFTERNOON
TO 6 PM CHST THURSDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT FROM 1 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON THROUGH THURSDAY AFTERNOON...

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

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

* WHEN...From 1 PM this afternoon to 6 PM 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...An incoming northerly swell will quickly
  build surf along west and north facing reefs today, with surf
  reaching hazardous levels of 9 feet this afternoon. Surf is
  expected to build up to 12 feet along north facing reefs. Could
  see a high risk of rip currents develop along east facing reefs
  Wednesday as the swell wraps around the island.

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

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
356 PM ChST Tue Feb 10 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-102100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
356 PM ChST Tue Feb 10 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...An incoming northerly swell is starting to
  affect the Marianas, building surf along west and north facing.
  Surf is expected to peak around to 12 feet especially along north 
  facing reefs tonight. Could see a high risk of rip currents develop
  along east facing reefs Wednesday as the swell wraps around the 
  island.

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.

&&

$$

Schank

987 
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CFWGUM

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
334 AM ChST Wed Feb 11 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110745-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
334 AM ChST Wed Feb 11 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs of
  the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, north, and east
  facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...The northerly swell that has brought hazardous
  surf to north and west facing reefs will continue until Thursday
  evening. A high risk for rip currents is now in place for east
  facing reefs due to the primary swell shifting towards the
  northeast. 

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

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
437 AM ChST Wed Feb 11 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-110845-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
437 AM ChST Wed Feb 11 2026

Updated to adjust height of surf to match products.

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs
  of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, north, and
  east facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...The northerly swell that has brought
  hazardous surf to north and west facing reefs will continue until
  Thursday evening. A high risk for rip currents is now in place
  for east facing reefs due to the primary swell shifting towards
  the northeast.

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

769 
WHMY40 PGUM 110532
CFWGUM

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
332 PM ChST Wed Feb 11 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-112100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
332 PM ChST Wed Feb 11 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs
  of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, north, and
  east facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...The northerly swell that has brought
  hazardous surf to north and west facing reefs will continue until
  Thursday evening. A high risk for rip currents is now in place
  for east facing reefs due to the primary swell shifting towards
  the northeast.

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

290 
WHMY40 PGUM 111738
CFWGUM

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
338 AM ChST Thu Feb 12 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-120745-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260212T0800Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
338 AM ChST Thu Feb 12 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 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs
  of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, north, and
  east facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 6 PM 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...The northerly swell persists across the
  Marianas, along with the trade-wind swell. This will help keep surf
  hazardous along west and north facing reefs this morning while also
  keeping rip current risk high for east facing reefs. Surf and rip
  current risk are expected to fall below hazardous conditions tonight
  along all reefs. 

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

185 
WHMY40 PGUM 120601
CFWGUM

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
401 PM ChST Thu Feb 12 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-122015-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
401 PM ChST Thu Feb 12 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip
  currents.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, west and north facing reefs
  of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, west, north, and
  east facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. 

* 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 northerly swell persists across the
  Marianas, along with the trade-wind swell. This will help keep surf
  hazardous along west and north facing reefs this morning while also
  keeping rip current risk high for east facing reefs. Surf and rip
  current risk are expected to fall below hazardous conditions tonight
  along all reefs. The surf is expected to fluctuate between 8 to 9 
  feet over the next day or so. 

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

533 
WHMY40 PGUM 120710 CCA
CFWGUM

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
510 PM ChST Thu Feb 12 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-122015-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
510 PM ChST Thu Feb 12 2026

Corrected tyip in Where section.

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet 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...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. 

* 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 northerly swell persists across the
  Marianas, along with the trade-wind swell. This will help keep surf
  hazardous along west and north facing reefs this morning while also
  keeping rip current risk high for east facing reefs. Surf and rip
  current risk are expected to fall below hazardous conditions tonight
  along all reefs. The surf is expected to fluctuate between 8 to 9 
  feet over the next day or so. 

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

209 
WHMY40 PGUM 121700
CFWGUM

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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
300 AM ChST Fri Feb 13 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-130600-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
300 AM ChST Fri Feb 13 2026

...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet 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...Until 4 PM ChST Friday.

* 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 north swell and northeast trade swell will
  continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs and
  maintain a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing
  reefs. Surf and rip current risk are expected to fall below
  hazardous conditions tonight along all reefs. 

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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte

535 
WHMY40 PGUM 130546
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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
346 PM ChST Fri Feb 13 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132100-
/O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0015.000000T0000Z-260213T0600Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
346 PM ChST Fri Feb 13 2026

...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON
ALONG EAST FACING REEFS...
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A trade-wind surge will maintain a high risk
  of rip currents along east facing reefs into next 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.

&&

$$

Stanko

100 
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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
300 AM ChST Sat Feb 14 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140800-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
300 AM ChST Sat Feb 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY 
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from 
  shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A trade-wind surge will maintain a high risk 
  of rip currents along east facing reefs into next 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.

&&

$$

Kleeschulte

221 
WHMY40 PGUM 140432
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232 PM ChST Sat Feb 14 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-141845-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
232 PM ChST Sat Feb 14 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...East facing reefs.

* WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon.

* IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away
  from shore into deeper water.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A trade-wind surge will maintain a high
  risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Tuesday.

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

802 
WHMY40 PGUM 141713
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313 AM ChST Sun Feb 15 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
313 AM ChST Sun Feb 15 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-wind swell maintains 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.

&&

$$

IC

213 
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325 PM ChST Sun Feb 15 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152100-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
325 PM ChST Sun Feb 15 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-wind swell maintains 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.

&&

$$

Schank

256 
WHMY40 PGUM 151719
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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
319 AM ChST Mon Feb 16 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160900-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
319 AM ChST Mon Feb 16 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-wind swell maintains 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.

&&

$$

IC

175 
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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
342 PM ChST Mon Feb 16 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162045-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
342 PM ChST Mon Feb 16 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-wind swell maintains a high 
  risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Tuesday 
  afternoon. The risk of rip currents will decease as the trade 
  swell subsides.

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.

&&

$$

Schank

354 
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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
352 AM ChST Tue Feb 17 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170700-
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
352 AM ChST Tue Feb 17 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-wind swell maintains a high 
  risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through this 
  afternoon. The risk of rip currents will decease as the trade 
  swell subsides.

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

475 
WHMY40 PGUM 170647
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National Weather Service Tiyan GU
447 PM ChST Tue Feb 17 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170800-
/O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0005.000000T0000Z-260217T0700Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
447 PM ChST Tue Feb 17 2026

...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL EXPIRE AT 5 PM CHST THIS
AFTERNOON...

The high risk of rip currents has ended along east facing reefs due 
the diminish of the easterly swell. Model guidance shows little 
change in surf conditions through at least Wednesday night.

$$

Schank/Whisnant