Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 26 at 6:20PM ChST until May 29 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 26, 2026 - 1:20am
Expires:
May 26, 2026 - 3:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 9 to 12.
* WHERE...North, east, and south facing reefs of Yap.
* WHEN...From 5 AM Wednesday to 5 AM ChST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Invest 99W continues to develop near
Palau and Yap, surf conditions are expected to deteriorate
through Friday. Conditions are expected to deteriorate at Yap
starting Wednesday late afternoon. Peak surf conditions are
anticipated to arrive Wednesday night. These surf may reach up
to 14 feet.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Yap
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU