Sea Surface Temperature and Anomalies in Peru

Peruvian waters continue to show sea surface temperature (SST) anomalies, with positive deviations increasing slightly in both intensity and coverage. Off the coast of Paita, a warm water mass persists with temperatures 2°C above average for mid-July.

In the ENSO 1+2 region (northern Peru and Ecuador), SST anomalies remain stable at +0.4°C, the same as last week. The central Pacific (ENSO 3.4) continues at +0.0°C.

According to NOAA’s latest bulletin, the Oceanic Niño Index (ONI) for April–May–June stands at -0.1, unchanged from the previous period. These indicators collectively suggest that the Pacific remains in a neutral ENSO phase, with no immediate threat of extreme oceanic events.

Source: IMARPE/NOAA/OWN ELABORATION 11/07/2025