BBMKG Urges the Public to Be Aware of Strong Winds in Bali Waters

Denpasar - The Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) Region III Denpasar appeals to the public to be aware of the potential for strong winds predicted to be up to 35 knots or about 64 kilometers per hour in Bali waters during the period of 2-5 February 2026.

"Be aware of the potential for strong winds in the waters north and south of Bali," said Denpasar Regional BBMKG Praktirawan Riski Dwi Saputro in Denpasar, quoted by Antara, Sunday, February 1.

His party analyzed the synoptic conditions which showed that the wind movement in the waters north and south of Bali moved from the southwest-northwest direction.

For this reason, the Denpasar Regional Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics predicts that the height of the sea wave will reach up to 2.5 meters in the Badung Strait, the southern Lombok Strait, the southern Bali waters, and the southern Bali Strait.

His party also estimated the height of the sea waves for the crossing route on February 1-2, 2026 with a height of up to 2.5 meters and wind speeds of up to 25 knots or about 46 kilometers per hour on the Padangbai-Lembar route in West Nusa Tenggara, Padangbai-Nusa Penida, Sanur-Nusa Penida and Kusamba-Nusa Penida.

The weather in Bali on Monday (2/2) is predicted to be light rain.

According to the Regional Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Center III, wind and sea wave conditions are at risk for shipping safety.

Fishermen boat users are asked to be aware of wind speeds of more than 15 knots or about 27 kilometers per hour and wave heights of up to 1.25 meters.

The barge operator is advised to be alert when the wind speed is 16 knots and the wave height reaches 1.5 meters, the ferry operator is asked to be alert when the wind speed reaches 21 knots and the wave height reaches 2.5 meters.

The public can monitor weather information on the bbmkg3.bmkg.go.id page or maritime weather on the maritime.bmkg.go.id page.

In addition, weather information can also be observed from social media including Instagram @bmkgbali or through the BMKG information application.