High Surf — Swains, American Samoa

2018-08-21 to 2018-08-24 · Swains, American Samoa

Event narrative

Large surf heights of 8 to 10 feet will affect southwest through southeast facing shores.

Wider weather episode

Moderate to fresh easterlies will continue to dominate over the

forecast area as a surface ridge to the south migrate eastward

through Wednesday. Current PacIOOS Aunu'u wave buoy observations show seas within 6

to 8 feet this afternoon largely due to the winds.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 805615. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.