Fuerteventura on Pre‑Alert for Coastal Phenomena

Waves up to three meters may be measured along the north and west of the island
Photo by Bárbara Pernice

The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has declared a pre‑alert situation for coastal phenomena across the archipelago, effective from 07:00 a.m. this Tuesday. The decision is based on information provided by the State Meteorological Agency and other available sources, and is implemented under the Canary Islands Specific Emergency Plan for Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).

Territorial scope

• Northern and eastern coasts of El Hierro and La Gomera
• Northwestern and northeastern shoreline of La Palma
• Northern and southeastern coast of Tenerife
• Coastline of Gran Canaria (except the municipalities of San Bartolomé de Tirajana and Mogán)
• Coasts of Lanzarote and Fuerteventura

Observations

“The forecast predicts rough sea conditions, with combined wave heights of 2 – 3.5 meters, strong swells, and a background sea of 2 – 3 meters along the north and northwest.”

The public is urged to follow the self‑protection guidelines issued by the Directorate General of Emergencies.