Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 17 at 2:52AM ChST until August 18 at 3:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 16, 2026 - 9:52am
Expires:
August 17, 2026 - 12:00am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...South facing reefs of Kosrae.
* WHEN...Until 3 PM ChST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southerly swell emanating from a broad
circulation to the distant south, near the Solomon Islands, is
producing hazardous surf of 6 to 9 feet along south-facing reefs
through Tuesday afternoon.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Kosrae
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov