Marine forecast issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and valid for the next 24 hours from 4:00pm this afternoon on Wednesday, 12 August 2026.
General Situation
A trough lies just north of Solomon Islands whilst a general southeast trade wind flow persists over the country.
Marine Warnings
Refer to strong wind and Heavy rain warning.
Forecast for the Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces)
Southeast winds at 15 to 20 knots, reaching 25 knots at times with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeast swells. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Friday: Southeasterly winds at 15 to 25 knots and low to moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for the Central Region (Malaita, Guadalcanal and Central provinces)
Southeast winds at 15 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and moderate southeast swells. Rain showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Friday: Southeasterly winds at 15 to 25 knots 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. Scattered showers and isolated thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Friday: Southeast winds at 15 to 25 knots and moderate southeast swells.
Forecast for Honiara port & surrounding areas
East to northeast winds at 10 to 20 knots with slight to moderate seas. Cloudy with a few showers. Further Outlook for Friday: East to northeast winds at 10 to 20 knots.
Tidal Prediction for Honiara
High tide will be at 02:59am tomorrow morning (0.81m).
Low tide will be at 12:38pm later tomorrow afternoon (0.06m).
Tidal Prediction for Lata
High tide will be at 4:31pm this afternoon (1.23m).
Lowest tide will be at 10:03pm tonight (0.38m)
Tidal Prediction for Taro
High tide will be at 4:15pm this afternoon (1.01m).
Lowest tide will be at 9:06pm this evening (0.44m)
The next update will be issued at 7:00am tomorrow morning.
