Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 19 at 3:55PM ChST until October 20 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 18, 2026 - 10:55pm
Expires:
October 19, 2026 - 11:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 8 to 10
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Guam and Rota.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM 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...The dominant, remnant southerly swell of Super
Typhoon Champi will slowly diminish, so surf along south and west
facing reefs will remain hazardous slightly longer through tonight.
Afterwards, surf may drop below the 9 feet threshold to allow for
an expiration early Tuesday morning.
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
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov