The Fiji Meteorological Service has issued a coastal inundation alert for all low-lying coastal regions of Southern Viti Levu, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands in the Central and Southern Lau groups. The alert comes as a high-pressure system located far southwest of Fiji is predicted to create and direct moderate to heavy southerly swells towards the southern waters of Fiji.
The expected high tides with corresponding swell heights are as follows:
– Friday, September 6, 2024, at 8:00 PM: 1.9 meters
– Saturday, September 7, 2024, at 8:20 AM: 1.8 meters
Potential impacts include coastal inundation, debris along low-lying coastal areas, particularly during high tides, which may pose dangers to recreational activities.