Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued August 22 at 3:57AM ChST until August 23 at 3:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 21, 2026 - 10:57am
Expires:
August 22, 2026 - 1:00am
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...For the High Surf Advisory, until 5 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...An east to northeast swell associated with
Typhoon Saudel will bring hazardous surf along north facing reefs,
and produce a high risk of rip currents along the east-facing reefs
of Tinian and Saipan 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