Headline:
High Surf Advisory issued May 28 at 5:01PM ChST until May 29 at 5:00PM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event:
High Surf Advisory
Urgency:
Expected
Effective:
May 28, 2026 - 12:01am
Expires:
May 28, 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 PM ChST Friday.
* IMPACTS...Dangerous swimming and surfing conditions and
localized beach erosion.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...As Tropical Depression 06W (Jangmi) continues
to develop and move north away from Palau and Yap Proper, the
monsoon tail will keep surf conditions above 9 feet through Friday
along south and west facing reefs. Conditions may begin to improve
as early as Friday evening.
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