Ecuador Naval Oceanographic Institute issues sea level increase warning March 9, 10, 11

The Naval Oceanographic Institute informs citizens on 9, 10 and March 11 will present a new period of watering place. In relation to sea conditions, we see the arrival on our shores for waves of moderate intensity, with heights between 1.5 and 2.5 meters on 8 and 9 of this month, while 10 and 11 begin to decrease to heights between 1.5 and 2.0 m. With respect to the wave direction, it continues to arrive from the northwest, until Monday 12 March, when a train of waves arrive from the southwest. At low tide the waves and strong rip currents often occur, so it is recommended to take special care during the hours specified in the following table: Because the waves coincide with the water source is possible that in some cities the sea level could reach the jetties at times of high tide, so it reminds people to take precautions. Bathers should be in the marked areas and enter the sea accompanied and supervised, and should be swept away by a rip current, can be helped quickly. Read Article