Marine forecast issued by the Solomon Islands Meteorological Service and valid for the next 24 hours from 4:00pm this afternoon on Saturday, April 15, 2023.
General Situation
A weak Low lies near Rennell Island, Solomon Islands. The weak low is moving towards the southeast waters of Rennell.
Marine Warnings
Refer to Strong Wind Warning.
Forecast for the Western Region (Western, Choiseul and Isabel provinces)
Southwest to northwest winds at 15 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and low to moderate southwest to northwest swells. Rain areas, showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Monday: West to southwest winds at 10 to 15 knots.
Forecast for the Central Region (Malaita, Guadalcanal and Central provinces)
West to Northwest winds at 15 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas with moderate to rough seas and low to moderate west to northwest swells. Rain areas, showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Monday: West to southwest winds at 10 to 15 knots.
Forecast for the Eastern Region (Makira, Temotu and Rennell/Bellona provinces)
Northwest to north winds at 15 to 25 knots with moderate to rough seas and low to moderate north to northwest swells. Rain areas, showers and thunderstorms. Further Outlook for Monday: Southwest to northwest winds at 10 to 15knots, reaching 20 knots over waters of Temotu and low northeast swells.
Forecast for Honiara port & surrounding areas
West to northwest winds at 10 to 15 knots with slight seas. Some showers and thunderstorms, heavy at times. Further Outlook for Monday: West to northwest winds at 05 to 15 knots.
Tidal Predictions for Honiara
Low tide will be at 9:16pm this evening (0.27m)
High tide will be at 06:22am tomorrow morning (0.86m)
Tidal Predictions for Lata
Low tide will be at 7:35pm this evening (0.24m)
High tide will be at 02:09am early tomorrow morning (1.18m)
Tidal Predictions for Taro
Low tide will be at 7:50pm this evening (0.31m)
High tide will be at 02:30am early tomorrow morning (1.02m)
The next update will be issued at 7:00am tomorrow morning.
*Marine forecasts for coastal waters up to 60 nautical miles (nm) sea ward*
