Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 22 at 6:58PM ChST until August 23 at 4:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 22, 2026 - 1:58am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 4:00pm
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...For the High Surf Advisory, along north facing reefs of
Tinian and Saipan. For the High Rip Current Risk, along east
facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* 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...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 Sunday afternoon.
Instruction:
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.
Area Description:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov