Rip Current Statement

Coastal Hazard Message
National Weather Service Tiyan GU
338 AM ChST Tue Feb 10 2026

GUZ001-MPZ001>003-100745-
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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.

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Williams