High surf and dangerous rip currents affect Guam and Northern Mariana Islands through 7 November
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What changed
The National Weather Service issued a new high-surf advisory for north-facing reefs and a high rip-current risk for north- and east-facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan on 6 November. The hazards remain in effect until 4pm Chamorro Standard Time on Saturday 7 November, with breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet and dangerous rip currents.
Does this affect me?
Visitors planning swimming, surfing, snorkeling or other water activities at exposed beaches and reefs on Guam, Rota, Tinian and Saipan. The high-surf advisory applies to north-facing reefs, while the high rip-current risk covers north- and east-facing reefs. Dangerous surf and potentially life-threatening currents create significant water-entry risks, including for experienced swimmers.
What should I do?
Avoid swimming or surfing at exposed north-facing reefs and stay out of dangerous waters along north- and east-facing reefs while the alerts remain active. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water. Reconsider beach and snorkeling excursions in the affected areas, follow local beach-safety instructions and check updated National Weather Service advisories before entering the water.
Affected places
GU, MP