
The Meteorology, Climate, and Geophysics Agency for Denpasar, Bali BMKG-Bali has issued a warning for high waves in the southern, southeast, and southwest coastal areas of Bali, Nusa Lembongan, and Nusa from July 23-26, 2026. Waves are predicted to reach heights of 1.25 to 2.5 meters due to strong winds from the east to southeast. Cahyo Nugroho, Head of BMKG Region III Denpasar, stated that surface wind patterns, blowing from east to southeast at speeds of 4-30 knots, are influencing these conditions. The affected areas include the Badung Strait, the southern Bali Strait, the southern waters of Bali Island, and the southern Lombok Strait. The BMKG advises fishermen, marine tourism operators, inter-island shipping operators, and those involved in marine activities to exercise caution and monitor weather updates. Fishing boats are at risk with wind speeds of 15 knots and wave heights of 1.25 meters, while barges face risk at 16 knots and 1.5-meter waves.
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