Marine forecast issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and valid for the next 24 hours from 7:00am this morning on Sunday, 8 September 2024.
General Situation
A trough lies over Solomon Islands whilst a general southeast trade wind flow persists over the country.
Marine warnings
Refer to latest strong wind warning.
Forecast for the Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces)
East to southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeast swells. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Easterly winds at 15 to 25 knots and moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for the Central Region (Malaita, Guadalcanal and Central provinces)
East to southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeast swells. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Easterly winds at 15 to 25 knots and moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for the Eastern Region (Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona provinces)
Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots, reaching 30 knots at times with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeast swells. Isolated showers. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots and moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for Honiara port & surrounding areas
Easterly winds at 10 to 20 knots with slight to moderate seas. Mostly fine. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Easterly winds at 10 to 15 knots.
Tidal Prediction for Honiara
Low tide will be at 11:23am later this morning (0.31m)
Next high tide will be at 6:42pm this evening (0.76m)
Tidal Prediction for Lata
High tide is at 06:28am this morning (1.09m)
Low tide will be at 12:14pm this afternoon (0.45m)
Next high tide will be at 6:43pm this evening (1.24m)
Tidal Prediction for Taro
Low tide will be at 11:06am later this morning (0.32m)
Next high tide will be at 5:55pm this evening (1.30m)
The next update will be issued at 4:00pm this afternoon.
