Rota Municipality, MP

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In effect from Saturday 10/31 4:54 AM GMT+10 – Saturday 10/31 4:00 PM GMT+10

Issued by NWS Tiyan GU

What

Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents expected.

Where

West and north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

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

As TY In-fa moves away from the far northern CNMI, the large, long-period northwest to north swell emanating from In-fa will maintain hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. Seas have begun to slowly subside and have gradually turned northwest, ending hazardous surf along east facing reefs and beginning hazardous surf along west facing reefs. Surf will remain hazardous through this afternoon. These surf conditions will maintain a high risk of dangerous rip currents. Although surf is now below hazardous levels along east facing reefs, the rip current risk will remain high.

What to Do

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.


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 Saturday 10/31 4:54 AM GMT+10 – Saturday 10/31 4:00 PM GMT+10

Issued by NWS Tiyan GU

What

Large breaking waves of 9 to 12 feet and dangerous rip currents expected.

Where

West and north facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan.

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

As TY In-fa moves away from the far northern CNMI, the large, long-period northwest to north swell emanating from In-fa will maintain hazardous surf along north and west facing reefs. Seas have begun to slowly subside and have gradually turned northwest, ending hazardous surf along east facing reefs and beginning hazardous surf along west facing reefs. Surf will remain hazardous through this afternoon. These surf conditions will maintain a high risk of dangerous rip currents. Although surf is now below hazardous levels along east facing reefs, the rip current risk will remain high.

What to Do

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.


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. 

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