Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 23 at 4:18AM ChST until August 23 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 11:18am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 11:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 7 to
10 feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk,
dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...Along north and west-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...Swells from Typhoon Saudel will bring hazardous
surf and a high risk of rip currents along the north and west facing
reefs through at least this afternoon.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Guam; Rota; Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov