Overview
- Dihidronav issued Aviso Especial No. 027 on Thursday, July 23, forecasting anomalous light-to-moderate waves along the Peruvian coast from July 23 through July 27.
- The wave event began in the north and center of the coast and moved into the south, with intensity rising to moderate during the nights and easing toward light conditions by July 25 in most zones.
- Dihidronav defines moderate surge as capable of producing waves up to twice their usual height and light surge as raising sea level by about 50 percent, measures that inform safety rules.
- Indeci and the Navy have urged people to avoid beaches and ordered ports, fishing and recreational operators to suspend activities and secure or move small boats to shore, noting open and semi-open southwest-facing beaches face the greatest risk.
- Authorities will continue constant ocean and weather monitoring and may issue further notices, and the restrictions could disrupt local fishing, port schedules and coastal tourism until conditions subside.