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Peru Issues Alert for Light Anomalous Waves Along Coast From Sept. 9–13

The navy warns a waning‑crescent moon may raise local tides and heighten risks to small boats and open beaches as agencies keep watch.

Overview

  • The navy's Hydrography and Navigation Directorate issued Aviso Especial N.°35-26 on Tuesday, warning of light anomalous waves along the Peruvian coast from Wednesday, September 9 through Sunday, September 13.
  • The notice gives a staggered timetable by sector with the north and central coast affected first on Sept. 9 and the southern coast seeing onset from the afternoon of Sept. 11.
  • Authorities say southwest‑facing open or semi‑open beaches are most vulnerable and that light intensity waves can still threaten small vessels, coastal infrastructure and people on exposed beaches.
  • The National Institute of Civil Defense advised suspending port and fishing activities, securing or bringing small craft ashore, and avoiding sports, recreation and camping on beaches during the period.
  • The National Emergency Operations Center and local risk offices will continue monitoring and issuing updates, and no incidents or damage were reported in the initial notices.