FQSO20 AGGG 110417
Marine forecast issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and
valid for the next 24 hours from 4:00pm this afternoon on Saturday, 11 May
2024.

General Situation

A trough lies just north of Solomon Islands whilst a general easterly wind
flow persists south of the trough.

Marine warnings

Refer to strong wind warning.

Forecast for the Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces)

East to southeast winds at 15 to 20 knots reaching 25 knots with moderate to
rough seas and low to moderate southeast swells. Shower areas and
thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Monday: East to southeast winds at 10 to
20 knots, reaching 25 knots and low southeast swells over waters of Western
province.

Forecast for the Central Region (Malaita, Guadalcanal and Central provinces)

East to southeast winds at 15 to 20 knots reaching 25 knots with moderate to
rough seas and low to moderate southeast swells. Shower areas and
thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Monday:  Southeast winds  at 15 to 20
knots, reaching 25 knots and low to moderate southeast swells.

Forecast for the Eastern Region (Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona
provinces)

East to southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots with rough seas and moderate
southeast swells. Shower areas and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for
Monday: Southeast winds at 20 to 25 knots and moderate southeast swells.

Forecast for Honiara port & surrounding areas

East to northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots with slight seas. Fine apart from
a few showers and possible thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Monday: East
to northeast winds at 10 to 15 knots.

Tidal Predictions for Honiara

High tide will be at 04:50am early tomorrow morning (1.02m)

Low tide will be at 2:30pm tomorrow afternoon (0.16m)

Tidal Predictions for Lata

High tide will be at 6:56pm this evening (0.96m)

Low tide will be at 11:49pm tonight (0.59m)

Next high tide will be at 6:15am tomorrow morning (1.37m)

Tidal Predictions for Taro

High tide will be at 5:59pm this evening (0.78m)

Low tide will be at 10:03pm tonight (0.54m)

Next high tide will be at 05:16am tomorrow morning (1.51m)

The next update will be issued at 7:00am tomorrow morning.