Rip Current Statement issued December 18 at 3:59PM ChST until December 19 at 6:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU

* WHAT…For the High Surf Advisory, both north and east swell
waves have diminished, and surf along north shores is expected
to subside below advisory levels. The rip current risk remains
high along east facing reefs, but has become moderate along
north facing shores.

* WHERE…North and East reefs of the Mariana Islands.

* WHEN…For the north shore’s High Surf Advisory and High Risk of
Rip Currents, until 6 PM ChST this evening. For High Rip
Current Risk along eastern reefs, through Thursday afternoon.

* IMPACTS…There could still be locally dangerous swimming and
surfing conditions and localized beach erosion. Rip currents can
sweep even the best swimmers away from shore into deeper water.