Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued September 13 at 4:23PM ChST until September 15 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
September 12, 2026 - 11:23pm
Expires:
September 13, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 9 feet.
* WHERE...South facing reefs of Chuuk.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Tuesday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The interaction between Invest 90W, the
monsoon surge, and winds crossing the equator is producing
hazardous surf along south-facing reefs. Winds anticipated to
weaken as early as Tuesday.
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