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Peru Closes 48 Coastal Ports as Anomalous Waves Batter Shore

Naval forecasters expect rough seas through May 11, prompting authorities to urge people to stay off the water.

Overview

  • COEN, which updated its national report Friday, said 48 ports are closed across the coast, with 15 in the north, 12 in the center, and 21 in the south.
  • The Navy’s Hydrography and Navigation Directorate forecasts the anomalous swell will persist through May 11 and warns against fishing, boating, and beach use.
  • Local harbor masters ordered targeted shutdowns and 24-hour monitoring, including Pisco’s closures at Lagunillas, Laguna Grande, San Juan de Marcona, and Tambo de Mora.
  • Some media and naval bulletins cite 22 closures, reflecting differences in agency scopes and lists as COEN aggregates a broader set of sites.
  • Artisanal fishers report lost income and worry about boat damage, while 78 other ports stay open under watch to keep trade moving.