Headline:
Rip Current Statement issued October 18 at 12:00PM ChST until October 19 at 4:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
Rip Current Statement
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
October 17, 2026 - 7:00pm
Expires:
October 18, 2026 - 9:00am
Description:
* WHAT...For the High Surf Advisory, large breaking waves of 10 to 14
feet in the surf zone. For the High Rip Current Risk, dangerous rip
currents.
* WHERE...East and south facing reefs of Tinian and Saipan.
* WHEN...Until 4 AM ChST Monday.
* 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...As Super Typhoon Champi continues moving away
from the Marianas, swells from the southeast have diminished enough
for surf to drop below 15 FT and for coastal inundation to no
longer be a concern. However, elevated surf and dangerous rip
currents will continue along east and south facing reefs through
tonight.
Instruction:
Rip currents will be life threatening. 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:
Tinian; Saipan
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov