Overview
- The Navy’s hydrography service, which activated a coastal alert through Sunday, forecast a rise to moderate surf with brief strong sets on Wednesday before easing by Friday.
- Anomalous waves mean higher-than-normal surf that can reach up to twice typical heights, with short bursts rising to two or three times normal.
- Risk concentrates on open or semi-open beaches that face the southwest, with a waxing moon likely to lift local tide levels and add to coastal surge.
- The Port Captaincy of Mollendo warned the southern coast from San Juan de Marcona to Tacna, naming Mollendo and parts of Camaná as highly exposed and advising people to stay out of the water.
- INDECI recommended suspending port and fishing activity, securing small boats, and avoiding beach recreation, while COEN maintains monitoring as holiday travel and seafood demand raise exposure.