Rip Current Statement for Guam; Rota; Tinian +1 more
What: Dangerous rip currents. Impacts: Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. Where: East facing reefs of the Marianas. When: Through Tuesday afternoon.
Official alert brief
WHAT
Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
East facing reefs of the Marianas.
WHEN
Through Tuesday afternoon.
IMPACTS
Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.
ADDITIONAL DETAILS
Elevated trade swell is producing surf up to around 9 feet and a high risk of rip currents along east facing reefs. Swell and surf look to relax briefly Monday, but then increase to 9 feet along east facing reefs on Monday night.
Instructions
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.