Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 18 at 7:41AM ChST until August 21 at 3:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 17, 2026 - 2:41pm
Expires:
August 18, 2026 - 4:45am
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 ft.
* WHERE...South facing reefs of Kosrae.
* WHEN...Until 3 AM ChST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Southwesterly swell looks to persist a bit
longer, with the latest forecast guidance showing this will
continue through Thursday morning. This may get additional
support from Invest 92W, which may develop northwest of Pohnpei
in the next couple of days, helping to prolong the swell.
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