Marine forecast issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and valid for the next 24 hours from 4:00pm this afternoon on Sunday, 27 September 2026.
General Situation
A trough lies just northeast of Solomon Islands whilst a general southeasterly trade wind flow persists over the country.
Marine Warnings
Refer to strong wind warning.
Forecast for the Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces)
Southeast winds at 10 to 20 knots with slight to moderate seas and low to moderate southeast swells over southern waters of Western Province. Isolated showers, tending scattered and thunderstorms over waters north of Choiseul and Isabel. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Southeast winds at 10 to 15 knots and low to moderate southeast swells over southern waters of Western Province.
Forecast for the Central Region (Malaita, Guadalcanal and Central provinces)
Southeast winds at 10 to 20 knots with slight to moderate seas, reaching 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and low to moderate southeast swells over waters east of Malaita and south Guadalcanal. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Southeast winds at 10 to 20 knots reaching 25 knots at times and low to moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for the Eastern Region (Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona provinces)
Southeast winds at 15 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeast swells. Isolated showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Southeast winds at 15 to 25 knots and low to moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for Honiara port & surrounding areas
Northeast to east winds at 05 to 15 knots with slight seas. Fine apart from a few showers. Further Outlook for Tuesday: Easterly winds at 05 to 15 knots.
Tidal Prediction for Honiara
High tide will be at 5:36pm this afternoon (0.75m)
Low tide will be at 12:15am tonight (0.38m)
Tidal Prediction for Lata
Low tide will be at 10:36pm tonight (0.24m)
High tide will be at 04:45am tomorrow morning (1.37m)
Tidal Prediction for Taro
Low tide will be at 10:11pm tonight (0.26m)
High tide will be at 4:09am tomorrow morning (1.29m)
The next update will be issued at 7:00am tomorrow morning.
