Canary Islands Government declares coastal alert for the archipelago

In Fuerteventura, the north and west of the island are the zones where waves could reach 5 metres in height.

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has declared an alert for coastal phenomena affecting El Hierro, La Gomera and La Palma, as well as the northern and western coasts of the remaining islands, effective from 16:00 h on Wednesday, 25 February.

A pre‑alert is also in force for the rest of the autonomous community. The decision is based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and other sources, and follows the Canary Islands Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).

Territorial Scope

• Alert: El Hierro, La Gomera, La Palma, and the north‑west coasts of the other islands.
• Pre‑alert: All other areas of the autonomous community.

Observations

• Wind: North wind at force 7 (50–61 km/h), occasionally reaching force 8 (62–74 km/h). Winds will begin in the afternoon of Wednesday in the channel between La Gomera and Tenerife and later affect all exposed channels between the islands.
• Sea state:
  • Combined sea from the northwest, with a background sea that may reach 4–5 m on open coasts facing north and west.
  • Wave period initially high, up to 18 seconds, then decreasing as wind‑driven seas build.
  • Along other coasts, combined sea waves may exceed 2 m.
• High tides (pleamares):
  • 25 February: 07:20 – 07:30 and 20:05 – 20:25 (local times).
  • 26 February: 09:05 – 09:20 and 21:40 – 21:55.
  • 27 February: 10:25 – 10:45 and 22:40 – 23:05.

Residents and visitors are advised to stay informed of updates, avoid coastal areas during the alert period, and follow the instructions of local authorities.