Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 27 at 6:08PM ChST until May 29 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 27, 2026 - 1:08am
Expires:
May 27, 2026 - 4:00pm
Description:
* WHAT...Large breaking waves of 7 to 10 feet.
* WHERE...South and west facing reefs of Palau and Yap.
* WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Tropical Depression 06W (Jangmi) continues
to develop northeast of Palau and near Yap Proper, surf conditions
will deteriorate through Friday as south-southwest to westerly
winds and swell develop south of Jangmi and along the monsoon
surge/tail. Northerly swell may also develop as Jangmi moves
northward.
Instruction:
Inexperienced swimmers should remain out of the water due to
dangerous surf conditions.
Area Description:
Yap; Melekeok; Airai; Koror; Peleliu; Angaur
Forcast Office:
NWS Tiyan GU