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Rip Current Statement 8, NWS Guam

March 3, 2026

NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Mar 3, 2026, 6:52 PM CST. It was in force for 6 days.

The area

The counties it named.

The facts

Issued
Mar 3, 2026, 6:52 PM CST (00:52 UTC)
Expired
Mar 10, 2026, 1:00 AM CDT
In force
6 days
Issued by
NWS Guam

The text

As transmitted.

236 
WHMY40 PGUM 040052
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
1052 AM ChST Wed Mar 4 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-040600-
/O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.260304T0052Z-260305T0600Z/
/O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0008.260304T0052Z-260305T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
1052 AM ChST Wed Mar 4 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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.

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
13 follow-up statements
808 
WHMY40 PGUM 040548
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
348 PM ChST Wed Mar 4 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-042100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260305T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260305T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
348 PM ChST Wed Mar 4 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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 north swell built in quicker than
  anticipated. This swell is expected to gradually build through the
  work week. Looking further ahead a tropical disturbance is
  anticipated to move near the Marianas, this will keep surf
  elevated, albeit on different reefs. South and west facing reefs
  should especially pay attention as this continues to develop. 

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
559 
WHMY40 PGUM 042000
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
600 AM ChST Thu Mar 5 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-050900-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
600 AM ChST Thu Mar 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and
  dangerous rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday
  afternoon. Over the weekend, a broad tropical disturbance moves
  to the south, in Yap State, and a shear line becomes draped over
  the CNMI, leading to an increase in north to northeast swell.
  This could potentially lead to a high risk of rip currents along
  east facing reefs over the weekend.

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
354 
WHMY40 PGUM 050600
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
400 PM ChST Thu Mar 5 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-052000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
400 PM ChST Thu Mar 5 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and dangerous
  rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday afternoon.
  Over the weekend, a broad tropical disturbance will move near the
  Marianas as a shear line becomes draped over the CNMI, leading to 
  an increase in north to northeast swell. This could potentially 
  lead to a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs over 
  the weekend.

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
928 
WHMY40 PGUM 051828
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
428 AM ChST Fri Mar 6 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-060830-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
428 AM ChST Fri Mar 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to 
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and 
  dangerous rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday 
  afternoon. Over the weekend, a broad tropical disturbance will 
  move near the Marianas as a shear line becomes draped over the 
  CNMI, leading to an increase in north to northeast swell. This 
  could potentially lead to a high risk of rip currents along east
  facing reefs over the weekend.

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
177 
WHMY40 PGUM 060552
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
352 PM ChST Fri Mar 6 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-062000-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
352 PM ChST Fri Mar 6 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and dangerous
  rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday afternoon.
  Over the weekend, a broad tropical disturbance will move near the
  Marianas as a shear line becomes draped over the CNMI, leading to
  an increase in north to northeast swell. This will lead to a high 
  risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through the weekend.

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
090 
WHMY40 PGUM 061819
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
419 AM ChST Sat Mar 7 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070900-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
419 AM ChST Sat Mar 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...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 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and dangerous
  rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday afternoon.
  Over the weekend, a broad tropical disturbance will move near the
  Marianas as a shear line becomes draped over the CNMI, leading to
  an increase in north to northeast swell. This will lead to a high 
  risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through the weekend.

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
096 
WHMY40 PGUM 062139 CCA
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message...CORRECTED
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
739 AM ChST Sat Mar 7 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-070900-
/O.COR.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.COR.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
739 AM ChST Sat Mar 7 2026

Corrected surf heights and additional details.

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 11 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...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 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to move
  through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and dangerous rip
  currents along north-facing reefs through Monday afternoon. A broad
  tropical disturbance developing to the southwest of the Marianas
  and a shear line across the CNMI will lead to an increase in north
  to northeast swell. This will also cause a high risk of rip 
  currents along east facing reefs through the weekend.

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
028 
WHMY40 PGUM 070531
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
331 PM ChST Sat Mar 7 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-072100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
331 PM ChST Sat Mar 7 2026

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

* WHAT...Large breaking waves between 7 to 11 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to move
  through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and dangerous rip
  currents along north-facing reefs through Monday afternoon. A broad
  tropical disturbance developing to the southwest of the Marianas
  and a shear line across the CNMI will lead to an increase in north
  to northeast swell. This will also cause a high risk of rip 
  currents along east facing reefs through the weekend.

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
465 
WHMY40 PGUM 071822
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
422 AM ChST Sun Mar 8 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-080830-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260309T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
422 AM ChST Sun Mar 8 2026

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

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

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

* WHEN...Until 4 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and
  dangerous rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday
  afternoon. A broad tropical disturbance approaching from
  southwest of the Marianas and a shear line across the CNMI will 
  lead to an increase in north to northeast swell. This will also 
  cause a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs 
  through the weekend.

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
931 
WHMY40 PGUM 080548
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
348 PM ChST Sun Mar 8 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-082100-
/O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
/O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
348 PM ChST Sun Mar 8 2026

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

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

* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, 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...A long-period northerly swell continues to 
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and 
  dangerous rip currents along north-facing reefs through Monday 
  afternoon. A broad disorganized tropical disturbance approaching
  from southwest of the Marianas and a shear line across the CNMI
  will lead to an increase in north to northeast swell. This will
  also cause a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs 
  through the weekend.

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
903 
WHMY40 PGUM 081813
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
413 AM ChST Mon Mar 9 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-090815-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
413 AM ChST Mon Mar 9 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 between 8 to 11 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and
  dangerous rip currents along north-facing reefs through Tuesday
  afternoon. A broad, disorganized tropical disturbance southwest
  of the Marianas and a shear line across the CNMI is leading to 
  an increase in north to northeast swell, which is bringing a 
  high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs as well.

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
294 
WHMY40 PGUM 090553
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
353 PM ChST Mon Mar 9 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-092100-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
353 PM ChST Mon Mar 9 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 between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip
  Current Risk, 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...Long-period northerly swell continues to
  move through the Marianas, producing hazardous surf and
  dangerous rip currents along north-facing reefs through Tuesday
  afternoon. A broad, disorganized tropical disturbance southwest
  of the Marianas and a shear line across the CNMI is leading to 
  an increase in north to northeast swell, which is bringing a 
  high risk of rip currents to east facing reefs as well.

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
643 
WHMY40 PGUM 091716
CFWGUM

URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED
Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
316 AM ChST Tue Mar 10 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-100600-
/O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0023.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
/O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0008.000000T0000Z-260310T0600Z/
Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan-
316 AM ChST Tue Mar 10 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 between 7 to 10 feet and dangerous
  rip currents.

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

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST 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...Long-period north to north-northeasterly
  swell continues to produce hazardous surf and a high risk of rip
  currents along north-facing reefs, and a high risk of rip
  currents to east facing reefs through at least this afternoon.
  Sea and swell heights look to relax over the next few days, but
  this advisory may be extended beyond this afternoon as the 
  north swell and associated surf remains elevated.
  

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

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Mar 3, 6:52 PM CSTHigh Surf AdvisoryGUM6 days

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