Coastal and Marine Warnings in Benin
Coastal and Marine Warnings for Benin (West Africa) come from Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile. This page explains what these warnings mean, which authority publishes them, and how to check the current status for Porto-Novo.
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At a glance
- countryBenin · Africa
- reference cityPorto-Novo (6.5, 2.6)
- risk profileflood, drought, storm, heat, epidemic, coastal
What counts as a coastal and marine warnings
Coastal and marine warnings cover gale and storm warnings for shipping, high surf, swell, storm surge, coastal erosion and rip currents. They are issued by national meteorological and hydrographic services, and by port authorities for specific sea areas and coastal segments.
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Benin
- meteoAgence Nationale de la Météorologie
- civilDirection Générale de la Sécurité Civile
Warning levels, colours and terminology are set nationally. Always read the warning text of the issuing authority: it names the affected districts, the expected time window and the recommended action.
If a warning is active in Benin
- Check tide times and stay clear of promenades and rocks during swell.
- Never swim alone in a rip current: swim parallel to the shore to escape.
- Secure boats and coastal property before a storm surge.
Where the data comes from
Waarning reads public, key-free sources for Benin: national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. Measurements and official warnings are shown separately, and official warnings always keep the name of the authority that issued them.
Frequently asked questions
Who issues coastal and marine warnings in Benin?
Agence Nationale de la Météorologie, Direction Générale de la Sécurité Civile. Waarning does not issue warnings; it aggregates the public feeds of these bodies and links back to the original source.
Does Waarning show live coastal and marine warnings for Benin?
Yes. The dashboard loads the current values for Porto-Novo from national meteorological services, national hydrographic offices, coast guards, Open-Meteo Marine. You can open it with one click and the location is already set.
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Generated 2026-10-14. Waarning is not an official warning service; in an emergency follow local authorities and emergency services.