Officials in Mexico have issued warnings along the Pacific Coast for mar de fondo, a phenomenon that causes large ocean swells. These swells can pound the coastline with waves up to three meters.
Mar de fondo are swells caused by strong winds that increase in size and speed as they ripple through the ocean. ‘Swell Season’ in the Pacific is between May and November with an increase in storm activity and weather fronts. For surfers, these are the prime months for waves.
Coastal states have been alerted by civil protection to remain alert and follow protocols to protect the general . . .
