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High surf and small craft advisories
Based on the information received from the National Weather Service in Tiyan, Guam, large swells and winds associated with distant Tropical Storm Choi-Wan will produce conditions hazardous to small craft over the next few days.
A high surf advisory is now in effect until 6am Thursday.
A large northeast swell generated by Tropical Storm Choi-Wan will generate hazardous surf of 10 to 14 feet along east facing reefs. The surf is expected to subside to between 9 and 12 feet this morning. Surf along north facing reefs will build to between 7 and 10 feet by this morning.
A small craft advisory is in effect also until 6am Thursday.
Combined seas will build to between 9 and 11 feet. Winds will increase to around 20 knots today. These conditions will be hazardous for operators of small craft.
The public is being advised to avoid boating in these conditions. If travel by boat is necessary, exercise caution, especially near reef lines and when entering or leaving harbors and inlets. Avoid venturing near exposed reefs and beaches, especially those along west and north facing reefs, as rip currents will be life threatening. (HSEM)
