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Location: Capitol Hill, Saipan, Northern Mariana Islands
Elevation: 70ft
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Small Craft Advisory
Issued: 7:11 AM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...SMALL CRAFT ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 5 AM CHST
MONDAY...

* WHAT...West winds 15 to 25 kt with gusts up to 35 kt and seas
8 to 11 feet.

* WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters.

* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Monday.

* IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Moderate to strong westerlies prevail
across the Marianas over the weekend as another resurgence in
the monsoon builds, likely to maintain moderate to strong winds
through the middle of next week. Combined seas of 8 to 11 feet
are expected over the next few days, remaining hazardous to
small craft through at least early next week.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller
vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.

&&

High Surf Advisory
Issued: 6:03 AM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet and dangerous rip
currents expected.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along west and north facing
reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, along west, north, and east
facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Monday.

* 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...As influence from Typhoon Dolphin on the
monsoon pattern decreases, influence from Tropical Storm Chan-
Hom and other disturbances will increase. This will keep surf
elevated and above hazardous conditions for west and north
facing reefs through the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

Rip Current Statement
Issued: 6:03 AM Aug. 7, 2026 – National Weather Service
...HIGH SURF ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL 4 PM CHST MONDAY...
...HIGH RIP CURRENT RISK REMAINS IN EFFECT THROUGH MONDAY
AFTERNOON...

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 13 feet and dangerous rip
currents expected.

* WHERE...For the High Surf Advisory, along west and north facing
reefs. For the High Rip Current Risk, along west, north, and east
facing reefs.

* WHEN...Until 4 PM ChST Monday.

* 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...As influence from Typhoon Dolphin on the
monsoon pattern decreases, influence from Tropical Storm Chan-
Hom and other disturbances will increase. This will keep surf
elevated and above hazardous conditions for west and north
facing reefs through the weekend.

PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...

Rip currents will be life threatening. Inexperienced swimmers
should remain out of the water due to dangerous surf conditions.

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.

&&

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