High Surf Advisory
Guam County, GU; Rota, Saipan and Tinian counties, MP · until Today 4:00 PM ChST
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.
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents.
* WHERE...North facing reefs of the Marianas.
* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST this 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...The long-period north swell that originated from Typhoon Cempaka has most likely peaked yesterday, but could take time to subside. Therefore, large surf and dangerous rip currents will likely continue through this afternoon.
What to do during a High Surf Advisory
- 1Stay out of the waterEven strong swimmers can be pulled away.
- 2If a rip current pulls youDon’t fight it. Swim parallel to the shore, then back in, or float and wave for help.
- 3Stay off rocks and jettiesLarge waves can sweep people away.
Watch vs. Warning
High Surf Advisory questions
What is a rip current?
A narrow, fast channel of water flowing away from the shore.