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Public warned of high surf, rip currents
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Posted on Apr 14 2022
A high surf advisory remains in effect until 6am Saturday along west facing reefs. There is also a high risk of rip currents through Friday night along west facing reefs.
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Guam and compiled at the CNMI Emergency Operations Center State Warning Point, large breaking waves of 9 to 11 feet could increase to 10 to 12 by Thursday along west facing reefs of Guam, Rota, Tinian, and Saipan through Friday night.
This will create dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water. These west swells are being caused by fresh to strong monsoon flow and Typhoon Malakas.
The public is advised to stay out of the water along west facing reefs. Elsewhere, swim near a lifeguard. 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. (PR)
