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Rip Current Statement 9, NWS Guam
NWS Guam issued this rip current statement at Mar 12, 2026, 1:06 AM CDT. It took effect at Mar 12, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT. It was in force for 12 days.
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- Issued
- Mar 12, 2026, 1:06 AM CDT (06:06 UTC)
- In effect from
- Mar 12, 2026, 1:00 PM CDT
- Expired
- Mar 24, 2026, 2:00 AM CDT
- In force
- 12 days
- Issued by
- NWS Guam
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885 WHMY40 PGUM 120606 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 PM ChST Thu Mar 12 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-122000- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.260312T1800Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.RP.S.0009.260312T1800Z-260316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 PM ChST Thu Mar 12 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM 4 AM FRIDAY TO 4 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK IN EFFECT FROM LATE TONIGHT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet, building to 9 to 11 feet Friday, and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...From 4 AM Friday to 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...A large northeast swell combined with a north secondary swell produced by a strong mid-latitude frontal system and a nearby shear line will produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Surf will initially be between 7 and 9 feet, building to between 9 and 11 feet Friday. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
25 follow-up statements
774 WHMY40 PGUM 121817 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 417 AM ChST Fri Mar 13 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-130900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 417 AM ChST Fri Mar 13 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet, building to 9 to 11 feet tonight, and dangerous rip currents expected. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large northeast swell combined with a north secondary swell produced by a strong mid-latitude frontal system and a nearby shear line will produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Surf will initially be between 7 and 9 feet, building to between 9 and 11 feet tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
251 WHMY40 PGUM 130612 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 412 PM ChST Fri Mar 13 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-132000- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 412 PM ChST Fri Mar 13 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 of 9 to 11 feet expected. * 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 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 large northerly swell combined with a north secondary swell produced by a strong mid-latitude frontal system and a nearby shear line will produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. The swell is expected to become north-northwesterly late in the weekend, possibly producing hazardous surf along west facing reefs. 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. && $$ Kleeschulte
109 WHMY40 PGUM 131820 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 420 AM ChST Sat Mar 14 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-140900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 420 AM ChST Sat Mar 14 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A large northerly swell combined with a north secondary swell produced by a strong mid-latitude synoptic systems are producing hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. The swell is expected to become north-northwesterly late in the weekend or early next week, possibly producing hazardous surf along west facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
463 WHMY40 PGUM 140526 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 326 PM ChST Sat Mar 14 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-142100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 326 PM ChST Sat Mar 14 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 of 11 to 14 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east 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...A large northerly swell combined with a north secondary swell produced by a strong mid-latitude synoptic systems are producing hazardous surf along north facing reefs and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Surf is expected to build to near the 15 foot threshold meaning it wont take much to breech in to high surf warning territory. Then, the swell is expected to become north-northwesterly late in the weekend or early next week, possibly producing hazardous surf along west facing reefs. This advisory may need to be extended further than Monday afternoon. 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. && $$ Bowsher
922 WHMY40 PGUM 141841 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 441 AM ChST Sun Mar 15 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-150900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 441 AM ChST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet, up to 14 feet along north facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Monday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Monday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong winds around a strong low pressure system near Japan and a Kona Low that is northwest of Hawai'i have been producing long-period NNW and NE swells to the region. Hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents are expected along north and east facing reefs. Surf is expected to build near 15 feet along north facing reefs, which may possibly warrant a High Surf Warning. As NNW swell builds over the coming days, it can potentially build to hazardous levels of 9 feet along west facing reefs, likely needing the advisory to be extended. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
920 WHMY40 PGUM 150607 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 407 PM ChST Sun Mar 15 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152100- /O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0026.000000T0000Z-260316T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0002.260315T0607Z-260316T1900Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.A.0001.260315T0607Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 407 PM ChST Sun Mar 15 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet, are expected to build up to 16 feet along north facing reefs by as early as Monday morning. Dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding is possible. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 5 AM ChST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, through late Monday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Lastest altimetry pass shows elevated sea heights for the islands of Pagan northward. Looking further north on altimetry, sea heights are showing 16 to 20 feet. This is due to strong winds around a vigorous low pressure system near Japan and a Kona Low that is northwest of Hawai'i, which have been producing long-period NNW and NE swells in the region. Hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents are expected along north and east facing reefs. Surf is expected to build to around 16 feet along north facing reefs, therefore, a High Surf Warning has been issued. Advisory level surf will continue along east facing reefs. As NNW swell builds over the coming days, it could potentially build to hazardous levels of 9 feet along west facing reefs, likely requiring the advisory to be extended to west facing reefs. The coastal flooding along north facing reefs could reach 1 to 3 feet. Once the seas crest and begin to fall, lesser advisory conditions will still apply. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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/Stanko
325 WHMY40 PGUM 150819 AAA CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message...UPDATED National Weather Service Tiyan GU 619 PM ChST Sun Mar 15 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-152300- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 619 PM ChST Sun Mar 15 2026 Updated wave heights and corrected typo in additional details. ...HIGH SURF WARNING IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE MONDAY NIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 11 to 14 feet, are expected to build up to 16 feet along north facing reefs by as early as Monday morning. Dangerous rip currents. For the Coastal Flood Watch, significant coastal flooding is possible. * WHERE...Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 5 AM ChST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, through late Monday night. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late Monday night. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Latest altimetry pass shows elevated sea heights for the islands of Pagan northward. Looking further north on altimetry, sea heights are showing 16 to 20 feet. This is due to strong winds around a vigorous low pressure system near Japan and a Kona Low that is northwest of Hawai'i, which have been producing long-period NNW and NE swells in the region. Hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents are expected along north and east facing reefs. Surf is expected to build to around 16 feet along north facing reefs, therefore, a High Surf Warning has been issued. Advisory level surf will continue along east facing reefs. As NNW swell builds over the coming days, it could potentially build to hazardous levels of 9 feet along west facing reefs, likely requiring the advisory to be extended to west facing reefs. The coastal flooding along north facing reefs could reach 1 to 3 feet. Once the seas crest and begin to fall, lesser advisory conditions will still apply. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
936 WHMY40 PGUM 151833 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 433 AM ChST Mon Mar 16 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-160900- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1900Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 433 AM ChST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST TUESDAY... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet, up to 16 feet along north facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. Possible coastal inundation along northern shorelines. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. For the Coastal Flood Watch, northern shorelines. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until 5 AM ChST Tuesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch and the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight. * IMPACTS...Numerous roads may be closed. Low lying property including homes, businesses, and some critical infrastructure may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period NNW swell from a low pressure system near Japan and long-period NE swell from a Kona Low northwest of Hawai'i continue to produce hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along west, north, and east facing reefs. The main concern will be north facing reefs, where surf can reach up to 16 feet through late tonight. Hazardous surf of at least 9 feet along west and north and of at least 12 feet along east facing reefs may persist longer, so either an extension of the Warning or an extension of as an Advisory will likely be needed. Coastal inundation along northern shorelines could reach 1 to 3 feet through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
714 WHMY40 PGUM 160545 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 345 PM ChST Mon Mar 16 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-162100- /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.260316T1800Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 345 PM ChST Mon Mar 16 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL EARLY TUESDAY MORNING... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH LATE TONIGHT... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY IN EFFECT FROM EARLY TUESDAY MORNING THROUGH 4PM CHST WEDNESDAY... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 14 to 17 feet, are expected to gradually start falling to 11 to 14 feet along north facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. Possible coastal inundation along northern shorelines. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. For the Coastal Flood Watch, northern shorelines. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning, until early Tuesday morning. For the High Surf Advisory, from early Tuesday morning through 4 PM ChST Wednesday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, through early Tuesday morning. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period NNW swell from a low pressure system near Japan and long-period NE swell from a Kona Low northwest of Hawai'i continue to produce hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along west, north, and east facing reefs. The main concern will be north facing reefs, where surf can reach up to 17 feet through late tonight. Hazardous surf of at least 9 feet along west and north and of at least 12 feet along east facing reefs is expect to persist once the seas crest, so an Advisory was issued to reflect the fall of the seas post crest. Coastal inundation along northern shorelines could reach 1 to 3 feet through tonight. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
037 WHMY40 PGUM 161819 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 419 AM ChST Tue Mar 17 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-170830- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0002.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.EXP.PGUM.CF.A.0001.000000T0000Z-260316T1800Z/ /O.UPG.PGUM.SU.Y.0028.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.W.0003.260316T1819Z-260317T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.260317T0600Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.NEW.PGUM.CF.A.0002.260316T1819Z-260317T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 419 AM ChST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...HIGH SURF WARNING NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON ALONG WEST, NORTH, AND EAST FACING REEFS... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH THIS AFTERNOON ALONG NORTHERN SHORELINES... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON ALONG WEST, NORTH, AND EAST FACING REEFS... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT FROM 4 PM THIS AFTERNOON TO 4 PM CHST WEDNESDAY ALONG WEST, NORTH, AND EAST FACING REEFS... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 13 feet, up to 15 feet along north facing reefs. Dangerous rip currents. Possible coastal inundation along northern shorelines. * WHERE...West, north, and east facing reefs of the Marianas. For the Coastal Flood Watch, northern shorelines. * WHEN...For the High Surf Warning and Coastal Flood Watch, until 4 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Surf Advisory, from 4 PM this afternoon to 4 PM ChST Wednesday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Wednesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Some roads may be closed. Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period NNW swell from a low pressure system near Japan and long-period NE swell from a Kona Low northwest of Hawai'i continue to produce hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along west, north, and east facing reefs. The main concern will be north facing reefs, where surf can reach up to 15 feet through this afternoon. Hazardous surf of at least 9 feet along west and north reefs, and of at least 12 feet along east facing reefs will continue through at least Wednesday afternoon. Surf is expected to first fall below hazardous levels along west facing reefs as the westerly component of the primary swell energy diminishes. Coastal inundation along northern shorelines of 1 to 3 feet is possible through this afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Everyone should remain out of the water due to life-threatening surf conditions. Stay off of jetties, piers, and other waterside infrastructure. 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
513 WHMY40 PGUM 170601 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 401 PM ChST Tue Mar 17 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-172100- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.W.0003.000000T0000Z-260317T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.CF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 401 PM ChST Tue Mar 17 2026 ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST WEDNESDAY... ...HIGH SURF WARNING WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 10 to 12 feet. Dangerous rip currents. Possible coastal inundation along northern shorelines especially during high tides. Reduced wave heights have allowed for the High Surf Warning to expire. * WHERE...For High Surf Advisory and Coastal flood Watch along North reefs and shore and for the High Risk of Rip Currents north and east facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Wednesday. * IMPACTS...A few roads may be closed. Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life-threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Long period NNW swell from a low pressure system near Japan and long-period NE swell from a Kona Low northwest of Hawai'i continue to produce hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs. Hazardous surf of at least 9 feet along north reefs will continue through at least Wednesday afternoon. Surf has already fallen below hazardous levels of 9 feet along west and 12 feet along east facing reefs. Coastal inundation along northern shorelines of 1 to 2 feet is possible through Wednesday afternoon especially during high tide. 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
704 WHMY40 PGUM 171821 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 421 AM ChST Wed Mar 18 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-180830- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.CF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 421 AM ChST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT ALONG NORTH FACING REEFS UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT ALONG NORTH AND EAST FACING REEFS THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH REMAINS IN EFFECT ALONG NORTHERN SHORELINES UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet. Dangerous rip currents. Possible coastal inundation along northern shorelines during high tide. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Risk of Rip Currents, north and east facing reefs. For the Coastal Flood Watch, northern shorelines. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 4 PM ChST Friday. For the Coastal Flood Watch, until 4 PM ChST this afternoon. * IMPACTS...A few roads may be closed. Low lying property may be inundated. Some shoreline erosion may occur. Breaking waves can sweep people off jetties and docks, and into dangerous seas. Life- threatening swimming conditions and significant beach erosion can be expected. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated long-period north to northeast swell, produced by a distant mid-latitude system well east of Japan and a prior strong Kona Low north of Hawai'i, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through the latter half of the week. Coastal inundation along northern shorelines of 1 to 2 feet is possible through this afternoon during times of high tide. 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. && $$ DeCou
804 WHMY40 PGUM 180606 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 406 PM ChST Wed Mar 18 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-182100- /O.EXP.PGUM.CF.A.0002.000000T0000Z-260318T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 406 PM ChST Wed Mar 18 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... ...COASTAL FLOOD WATCH IS NO LONGER IN EFFECT... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated long-period north to northeast swell, produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through Friday afternoon. Swells look to gradually subside, however, there is still a potential for surf and rip risk to remain elevated over the weekend. Although the overall threat of coastal inundation has decreased, minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines still remains possible through Friday afternoon, especially during times of high tide. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
354 WHMY40 PGUM 181756 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 356 AM ChST Thu Mar 19 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-190800- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 356 AM ChST Thu Mar 19 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * 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...Elevated long-period north to northeast swell, produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through Friday afternoon. Swells look to gradually subside, however, there is still a potential for surf and rip risk to remain elevated over the weekend. Although the overall threat of coastal inundation has decreased, minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines still remains possible through Friday afternoon, especially during times of high tide. 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. && $$ DeCou
882 WHMY40 PGUM 190528 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 328 PM ChST Thu Mar 19 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-192100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 328 PM ChST Thu Mar 19 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST FRIDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH FRIDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...North and east facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Friday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated long-period north to northeast swell, produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through Friday afternoon. Swells look to gradually subside, however, there is still a potential for surf and rip risk to remain elevated over the weekend. Although the overall threat of coastal inundation has decreased, minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines still remains possible through Friday afternoon, especially during times of high tide. Looking further in time, surf is anticipated to remain around the 9 foot level for the next several days. Beach goers and Surfers should exercise caution through the first half of next week. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
907 WHMY40 PGUM 191827 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 427 AM ChST Fri Mar 20 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-200600- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260320T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 427 AM ChST Fri Mar 20 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 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 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...Elevated long-period north to northeast swell, produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through this afternoon. The long-period swells are gradually subsiding and surf is decreasing, however, surf and rip risk will remain at elevated levels over the weekend, possibly hovering just below hazardous levels for north facing reefs. Additionally, minor coastal inundation along northern shorelines still remains possible through this afternoon, especially during times of high tide, although the overall threat has been diminishing. 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. && $$ DeCou
192 WHMY40 PGUM 200520 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 320 PM ChST Fri Mar 20 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-202100- /O.EXT.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 320 PM ChST Fri Mar 20 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY NOW IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 8 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Sunday. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated long-period north to northeast swell, produced by distant mid-latitude frontal systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through at least Sunday afternoon. The long-period swells are gradually subsiding and surf is slowly decreasing, however, surf and rip risk will remain at elevated levels over the weekend, possibly hovering just below hazardous levels for north facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Bowsher
348 WHMY40 PGUM 201817 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 417 AM ChST Sat Mar 21 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-210830- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 417 AM ChST Sat Mar 21 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY 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 Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Sunday. * 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...Elevated northeast to east swell, reinforced by diminishing long-period north to northeast swell produced by distant low pressure systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through at least Sunday afternoon. Swells, surf, and rip current risk will then briefly diminish, increasing once more through Monday as the northeast swell is reinforced by a building trade-wind surge. This may lead to a reissuance or extension of hazards. 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. && $$ DeCou
918 WHMY40 PGUM 210557 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 357 PM ChST Sat Mar 21 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-212100- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 357 PM ChST Sat Mar 21 2026 ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST SUNDAY... ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH SUNDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet and dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, north facing reefs of the Marianas. For the High Rip Current Risk, north and east facing reefs. * WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through Sunday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated northeast to east swell, reinforced by diminishing long-period north to northeast swell produced by distant low pressure systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through at least Sunday afternoon. Swells, surf, and rip current risk will then briefly diminish, increasing once more through Monday as the northeast swell is reinforced by a building trade-wind surge. This may lead to a reissuance or extension of hazards. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions. Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
963 WHMY40 PGUM 211754 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 354 AM ChST Sun Mar 22 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-220600- /O.CON.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 354 AM ChST Sun Mar 22 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 10 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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 PM ChST this afternoon. For the High Rip Current Risk, through 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...Elevated northeast to east swell, reinforced by diminishing long-period north to northeast swell produced by distant low pressure systems, will continue to produce hazardous surf along north facing reefs, and a high risk of rip currents along north and east facing reefs through at least this afternoon. Swells, surf, and rip current risk will then briefly diminish, increasing once more through Monday as the northeast swell is reinforced by a building trade-wind surge. This may lead to a reissuance or extension of hazards. 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. && $$ Stanko
030 WHMY40 PGUM 220538 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 338 PM ChST Sun Mar 22 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-222100- /O.EXP.PGUM.SU.Y.0029.000000T0000Z-260322T0600Z/ /O.EXT.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260324T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 338 PM ChST Sun Mar 22 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK NOW IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... ...HIGH SURF ADVISORY WILL EXPIRE AT 4 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Elevated northeast to east swell, and minor long-period northeast swell will continue to produce a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs through Tuesday afternoon. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ IC
154 WHMY40 PGUM 221754 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 354 AM ChST Mon Mar 23 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-230800- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260324T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 354 AM ChST Mon Mar 23 2026 ...HIGH RISK OF RIP CURRENTS 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 northeast to east swell, and minor long-period northeast swell will continue to produce 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. && $$ Stanko
618 WHMY40 PGUM 230555 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 355 PM ChST Mon Mar 23 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-232100- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260324T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 355 PM ChST Mon Mar 23 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH TUESDAY AFTERNOON... * WHAT...Dangerous rip currents. * WHERE...East facing reefs of the Marianas. * WHEN...Through Tuesday afternoon. * IMPACTS...Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A northeast to east swell will continue support a high risk of rip currents tonight and into Tuesday. The easterly swell will slowly subside through the day Tuesday and should allow the risk of rip currents to drop to moderate Tuesday evening along east facing reefs. PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS... Rip currents will be life threatening. If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don't swim against the current. If able, swim in a direction following the shoreline. If unable to escape, face the shore and call or wave for help. && $$ Schank
970 WHMY40 PGUM 231950 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 550 AM ChST Tue Mar 24 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240700- /O.CON.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260324T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 550 AM ChST Tue Mar 24 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...A northeast to east swell will continue to support a high risk of rip currents today. The easterly swell will slowly subside through the day and should allow the risk of rip currents to drop to moderate this evening along east 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. && $$ Stanko
920 WHMY40 PGUM 240645 CFWGUM URGENT - IMMEDIATE BROADCAST REQUESTED Coastal Hazard Message National Weather Service Tiyan GU 445 PM ChST Tue Mar 24 2026 GUZ001-MPZ001>003-240745- /O.EXP.PGUM.RP.S.0009.000000T0000Z-260324T0700Z/ Guam-Rota-Tinian-Saipan- 445 PM ChST Tue Mar 24 2026 ...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK WILL END AT 5 PM CHST THIS AFTERNOON... Buoy and surf observations have shown a steady decrease in the easterly swell today, which is also allowing surf along east facing reefs to decrease. This will allow the risk of rip currents along east facing reefs to drop from high to moderate. $$ Schank
The office that day
Everything else NWS Guam issued on the same UTC day.
| Issued | Product | Office | Counties | Lasted |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mar 11, 8:41 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 34 min | |
| Mar 11, 9:00 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 5 min | |
| Mar 11, 9:10 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 2 hr | |
| Mar 11, 11:31 PM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 89 min | |
| Mar 12, 1:06 AM CDT | High Surf Advisory | GUM | 3 days | |
| Mar 12, 6:14 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 2 hr | |
| Mar 12, 2:10 AM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 72 hr | |
| Mar 12, 6:57 AM CDT | Areal Flood Advisory | GUM | 4 hr | |
| Mar 12, 1:59 PM CDT | Small Craft Advisory | GUM | 12 hr |
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