Large breaking waves up to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Along north, south, and west facing reefs of the Marianas.
WHEN
Until 4 PM ChST Friday.
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
Significant west to southwest swells continue to emanate from Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) and its trailing monsoon pattern, maintaining hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along north, south, and west facing reefs. So, the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk have been extended through Friday afternoon. As Bavi continues to pull away and the leading monsoon surge weakens, swells and associated surf will continue to diminish, potentially falling below hazardous levels by Friday night.
Recommendations
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
Thu 5:50 PM → Fri 4:00 PM GMT+10
WHAT
Large breaking waves up to 12 feet expected in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents.
WHERE
Along north, south, and west facing reefs of the Marianas.
WHEN
Until 4 PM ChST Friday.
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
Significant west to southwest swells continue to emanate from Super Typhoon Bavi (09W) and its trailing monsoon pattern, maintaining hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along north, south, and west facing reefs. So, the High Surf Advisory and High Rip Current Risk have been extended through Friday afternoon. As Bavi continues to pull away and the leading monsoon surge weakens, swells and associated surf will continue to diminish, potentially falling below hazardous levels by Friday night.
Recommendations
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. Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.
