Swell since January 17 could exceed that of days past in continental Ecuador, warns Inocar

Several days ago, the Oceanographic Institute of the Navy (Inocar) had anticipated that a new wave train was expected to arrive in Ecuadorian territory on January 15, both on the insular and continental parts.

The entity specified in a recent report that the coast will be affected by a considerable wave of energy coming from the northwest of the Pacific Ocean and that they will be felt with greater intensity on Monday the 16th in the insular zone, while on the mainland it will be on Tuesday the 17th.

Organizations alert through messages to take precautions against strong waves that continue to be felt on several beaches in Ecuador

“This wave will have an intensity similar to that which occurred on the coasts of our country in days past, and may even exceed it in various sectors of the coastline, so waves with a height of between 2 and 2.5 are expected. meters”, specified the entity.

The authorities were asked to strengthen security measures in maritime and recreational activities.

A medium alert level is currently in effect on several Ecuadorian beaches. Through text messages, several citizens have received information on locations under medium threat in the provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, and Guayas. (YO)