Many beaches along the central and northern stretches of the Peruvian coastline were closed to prevent risk to human life, local authorities said.
The waves submerged jetties and public squares, sending residents fleeing to higher ground, according to images on local media.
The municipality of Callao, close to the capital Lima and the location of the country's main port, closed several beaches and barred tourist and fishing boats from venturing out.
“They are waves generated by a persistent wind on the surface of the ocean that is approaching our coasts,“ he said.
Dozens of small fishing boats and businesses near the sea were affected, according to images broadcast on television and social networks.
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