High Surf — Tutuila, American Samoa
2019-08-17 · Tutuila, American Samoa
2
Direct deaths
Event narrative
News from the talanei reported two boys swept out to sea during high surf conditions due to strong rip currents.
Wider weather episode
A strong storm near New Zealand produced swell periods of 14 to 16 seconds, which generated high surfs around 14 ft.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 847980. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.