Wave conditions will intensify on the coasts during the weekend due to the presence of aguaje

The Oceanographic and Antarctic Institute of the Navy (Inocar) reported that as of this Saturday, January 21, there could be an intensification in the wave conditions that currently affect the Ecuadorian coast, due to the presence of an aguaje (syzygy tide). which causes the sea level to rise above normal limits.

The entity recommended maintaining and reinforcing security measures in the execution of maritime and recreational activities as of said date.

It is expected that the arrival and impact of the waves and the effect of this will be felt on the coastline.

During this week the coastal area has suffered the ravages of sea conditions.

Damage to the structure of one of the breakwaters of the Súa boardwalk due to intense waves

The Salinas boardwalk is closed due to the tons of sand that the waves have carried to the main avenue of this resort in the province of Santa Elena.

Meanwhile, in Esmeraldas, fishermen and tour operators who have suspended their activities in this place due to the strong waves of recent days are asking for the rock-casting and repair of the Tonchigüe boardwalk.

The damage to the cement structures, paving stones and metal railings are evident and worry the inhabitants of this parish in the Atacames canton.

‘Owners of homes facing the sea must evaluate the current conditions of where they live, because the solution is not only to place breakwaters’: William Jaén, on the waves that hit the coasts

One of the nine modules of the breakwater wall of the Súa boardwalk was affected by the aguaje last Tuesday. Technicians from the construction company of the new boardwalk will be in charge of its repair.

The waves in 32 beaches

The National Risk and Emergency Management Service (SNGRE) reported that between January 19 and 20 there will be a medium level of threat (yellow flag) on ​​32 beaches and a low level of threat (green flag) on ​​9 beaches evaluated in the National territory. (YO)