The Government of the Canary Islands, through the Directorate General of Emergencies, has announced the end of the pre-alerts for coastal phenomena as of 11 o’clock this morning, Monday 5th August. This decision follows the latest information provided by the State Meteorological Agency (AEMET) and other relevant sources, in accordance with the Specific Emergency Plan of the Canary Islands for Risks from Adverse Meteorological Phenomena (PEFMA).
The pre-alert was initially activated on July 31st (Wednesday) due to a southern swell that caused waves exceeding 1.5 metres in height along the western and southern coasts of Tenerife and the western islands. This swell began to subside during the first half of last Thursday. This wave activity altered coastal currents and undertows in bathing areas, posing potential hazards to swimmers.
From Thursday, the region also experienced northeast winds with speeds of 30-50 km/h (Force 5-6), intensifying to 51-61 km/h (Force 7) in the southeastern and northeastern coastal areas of the more mountainous islands and offshore between the islands. These conditions led to rough seas and combined wave heights of 2-4 metres in offshore areas.
With the improvement in weather conditions, the government has deemed it safe to lift the pre-alert status. However, residents and tourists are advised to continue exercising caution when engaging in coastal activities.
