Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 21 at 4:19PM ChST until August 22 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 11:19pm
Expires:
August 21, 2026 - 12:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Hazardous surf of 7 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...South facing reefs of Chuuk.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Saturday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and localized
beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant south to southwest swell
enhanced by distant TS Saudel (17W) continues to produce hazardous
surf along south facing reefs tonight. Said swell is expected to
decrease further over the next few days, allowing surf to drop
below hazardous levels by sunrise on Saturday.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to dangerous
surf conditions.
Area Description:
Chuuk Lagoon
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU
Sender:
w-nws.webmaster@noaa.gov