Canary Islands government issues pre‑alert for coastal hazards

It is recommended to exercise great caution, especially around midday when the tide coefficient is high.

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has upgraded the situation to a pre‑alert for coastal phenomena across the entire archipelago, effective from 19:00 h today (Saturday). The decision is based on information from the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, and follows the Canary Islands Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).

Territorial Scope

• Islands of El Hierro, La Palma, and La Gomera
• Northern and western coasts of Tenerife and Gran Canaria
• Fuerteventura and Lanzarote, including the entire Jandía coastline in Fuerteventura

Observations

• Combined north‑west sea with waves ranging from 2.5 m to 3 m in height, primarily a swell that will affect open coasts to the north and west.
• Long wave period of 13 seconds.
• High tide coefficient for Saturday (84) and very high for Sunday (92).