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High Surf Advisory — Kosrae, FM
Issued
Expires
12:00 PM CDT · Wed, Aug 12 2026
Issuing Office
NWS PGUM

Affected Areas

Kosrae, FM

Official Bulletin

* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 6 to 8 feet.

* WHERE...South facing reefs of Kosrae.

* WHEN...From 3 PM this afternoon to 3 AM ChST Wednesday.

* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.

* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...Strong southeasterly trades south of the
equator, along with a tropical disturbance centered near
2S176E, continues to produce south to southeast swell into
eastern Micronesia. Surf along south facing reefs is expected to
reach hazardous levels of 8 feet late this afternoon through
late Tuesday night.

Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.