Small Craft Advisory 12/21/2024 23:17 for areas

Headline: 
Small Craft Advisory issued December 22 at 5:17PM ChST until December 23 at 5:00AM ChST by NWS Tiyan GU
Event: 
Small Craft Advisory
Urgency: 
Expected
Effective: 
December 21, 2024 - 11:17pm
Expires: 
December 22, 2024 - 11:00am
Description: 
* WHAT...Seas 7 to 10 feet. * WHERE...Marianas Coastal Waters. * WHEN...Until 5 AM ChST Monday. * IMPACTS...Conditions will be hazardous to small craft. * ADDITIONAL DETAILS...The initial approach of this north swell set caused seas to peak around 9 to 11 feet this morning. Buoys have shown seas trending down, although remaining choppy. Seas may safely drop below hazardous levels overnight.
Instruction: 
Inexperienced mariners, especially those operating smaller vessels, should avoid boating in hazardous conditions.
Area Description: 
Guam Coastal Waters; Rota Coastal Waters; Tinian Coastal Waters; Saipan Coastal Waters
Forcast Office: 
NWS Tiyan GU