Guam Village, GU
Alerts
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In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:09 PM GMT+10 – Monday 04/20 5:00 AM GMT+10
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
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
North facing reefs of the Marianas.
When
For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 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 Sinlaku continues to move away to the north-northeast, the primary swell has shifted to the north and decreased, allowing surf to fall below hazardous levels along west and south facing reefs while remaining hazardous along north facing reefs overnight. Surf is likely to further decrease along all reefs the next several days, allowing the rip current risk to drop as well.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Guam
- Rota
- Tinian
- Saipan
Tips to stay safe
A High Surf Advisory means that breaking waves could result in dangerous conditions.
- Very strong waves could be dangerous to anyone in the water and along the shore.
- Always stay near lifeguards.
- Stay off of rocks or jetties where large waves could pop up suddenly.
In effect from Sunday 04/19 4:09 PM GMT+10 – Monday 04/20 5:00 AM GMT+10
Issued by NWS Tiyan GU
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
North facing reefs of the Marianas.
When
For the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk, until 5 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 Sinlaku continues to move away to the north-northeast, the primary swell has shifted to the north and decreased, allowing surf to fall below hazardous levels along west and south facing reefs while remaining hazardous along north facing reefs overnight. Surf is likely to further decrease along all reefs the next several days, allowing the rip current risk to drop as well.
What to do
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.
Areas impacted
- Guam
- Rota
- Tinian
- Saipan
Tips to stay safe
Rip currents may create dangerous swimming conditions in the area.
- If you enter the water, always have a flotation device with you and swim near a lifeguard.
- Keep small children in sight and within arm’s reach at all times.
- If caught in a rip current, relax and float. Don’t swim against the current. If able, swim parallel to the shoreline.
Briefing
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