Overview
- The Navy’s hydrography directorate activated a precautionary advisory covering the entire northern, central and southern coastline.
- Northern coast from Tumbes to Salaverry is forecast light waves from the afternoon of December 6, increasing to moderate early December 7 and easing to light by the night of December 8.
- Central coast from Salaverry to San Juan de Marcona is expected to see light conditions early December 8, turning moderate on December 9 and decreasing on December 10; areas south of Pisco to Tacna are projected to register light waves from the afternoon of December 10.
- Officials say effects may be stronger on open and semi-open beaches and warn of possible suspensions of port activities and restrictions on recreational beach use.
- Indeci recommends limiting artisanal fishing, halting work at piers and terminals, securing or removing small boats, avoiding sports and camping near the shore, and staying alert to updates as the waxing moon could raise tides in some areas.