Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued August 20 at 5:01PM ChST until August 21 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
August 20, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
August 20, 2026 - 1:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...West and south facing reefs of Chuuk.
* WHEN...Until 5 PM ChST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...A significant southwest swell enhanced by
distant TS Saudel (17W) continues to produce hazardous surf along
west and south facing reefs through Friday afternoon.
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