Rip Current Statement

* WHAT...Large breaking waves around 10 ft in the surf zone. Dangerous rip currents.

* WHERE...Along north, south, and west facing reefs of the Marianas.

* WHEN...For the High Surf Advisory, until 4 AM ChST Sunday. For the High Rip Current Risk, through late tonight.

* 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 westerly swells continue to emanate from Typhoon Bavi (09W), maintaining hazardous surf and a high risk of rip currents along north, south, and west facing reefs. Hazardous surf and dangerous rip currents will continue at least until early Sunday morning.