As of Jun 19, 2026, 8:54 PM, out of season, returns ~December. Earth Exhibit tracks the live conditions and flags it the moment it is on.
Intermittent blooms of bioluminescent dinoflagellates along the Paracas Peninsula produce red-tide surface discoloration by day and bright blue bioluminescent waves at night.
Events are episodic and often linked to coastal upwelling conditions and warming events which concentrate plankton nearshore.
Where to see it
A taste of where to see it. The full map, exact coordinates and the best timing for each spot live in the app.
| Viewing spots |
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| Paracas Bay Shoreline (Puerto Paracas) |
| Playa La Mina (southern Paracas Peninsula) |
| + 1 more spot, with exact coordinates and timing, in the app → |
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