According to National Maritime Authority.
In mainland Portugal, it is expected that the maritime agitation will be characterized by waves from the West-Northwest quadrant, with a significant height of six meters and a maximum height of up to ten meters, with an average period that may vary between 12 and the 17 seconds.
The wind will have an average intensity above 90 km/h, with gusts above 140 km/h.
In the Azores archipelago, weather conditions are expected to deteriorate between 18:00 tomorrow and early morning on Saturday, 25 December, and in the Madeira archipelago between 12:00 tomorrow and 18:00 on Saturday.
In the Azores, the waves will come from the North-Northwest quadrant, with a significant height of seven meters and a maximum height that can reach 12 meters, with an average period that can vary between 13 and 15 seconds. The wind will have an average intensity above 75 km/h with gusts above 120 km/h.
In Madeira, waves are expected to come from the Northwest quadrant, with a significant height of five meters and a maximum height of up to eight meters, with an average period that can vary between 14 and 17 seconds. The wind will have an average intensity above 65 km/h with gusts above 110 km/h.
Thus, the National Maritime Authority and the Navy reinforce the recommendation, in particular to the fishing and recreational boating community that is at sea, for the eventual return to the nearest port of refuge and the adoption of precautionary measures.
It is recommended to reinforce the mooring and surveillance of moored and anchored vessels and it is also advised that seafarers maintain a permanent state of surveillance and monitor the evolution of the weather situation, through navigational warnings and the weather forecast broadcast by the Navy, relating to the weather forecast by the Portuguese Institute of the Sea and Atmosphere (IPMA), as well as other information provided by the Captaincies on the conditions of access to ports, avoiding going out to sea until conditions improve.
For the population in general, the National Maritime Authority and the Navy advise against taking trips along the coastline and beaches, as well as activities in areas exposed to maritime agitation or affected by the surf.
In particular, access and permanence next to cliffs and cliff areas must be avoided, and it is essential to adopt a preventive posture, not unnecessarily exposing oneself to risk.
If there is an absolute need to travel to the coastline, a vigilant attitude must be maintained, bearing in mind that, under these conditions, the sea can easily reach apparently safe areas.
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