Beware Of 6-meter High Waves In The Indian Ocean, Central Java To Yogya, BMKG: Pay Attention To Shipping Safety

JAKARTA - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to all marine service users to be aware of the potential for wave heights of 6 meters in the Indian Ocean south of Central Java to the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

"The increase in wave height is influenced by wind patterns in the southern part of Indonesia, which predominantly move from the southeast-southwest with wind speeds ranging from 5-25 knots," said Teguh Wardoyo, head of the BMKG Technician Group at the Cilacap Meteorological Station Tunggul Wulung.

He said the movement of the wind which tends to be in the same direction as at high speed has an impact on increasing the height of the sea waves.

Therefore, his party on Sunday 12 June issued an early warning of high to very high waves in the southern seas of West Java, Central Java, and DIY which is valid until Monday 13 June, and will be updated immediately if there are further developments.

In this case, wave heights of 2.5-4 meters which are categorized as high waves have the potential to occur in the southern waters of Sukabumi, southern waters of Cianjur, southern waters of Garut, southern waters of Tasikmalaya, southern waters of Pangandaran, southern waters of Cilacap, southern waters of Kebumen, southern waters Purworejo, and the waters south of Yogyakarta.

In addition, a wave height of 2.5-4 meters has the potential to occur in the Indian Ocean south of Sukabumi, the Indian Ocean south of Cianjur, the Indian Ocean south of Garut, the Indian Ocean south of Tasikmalaya, and the Indian Ocean south of Pangandaran.

"While the wave height of 4-6 meters which is categorized as very high has the potential to occur in the Indian Ocean south of Cilacap, the Indian Ocean south of Kebumen, the Indian Ocean south of Purworejo, and the Indian Ocean south of Yogyakarta," said Teguh.

Regarding the early warning of high waves, he appealed to all marine service users to pay attention to the risk of high waves on shipping safety because wind speeds of more than 15 knots and wave heights above 1.25 meters pose a risk to fishing boats.

Furthermore, wind speeds of more than 16 knots and wave heights above 1.5 meters pose a risk to barges, wind speeds of more than 21 knots and wave heights above 2.5 meters pose a risk to ferries, as well as wind speeds of more than 27 knots and wave heights. above 4 meters pose a risk to large size ships such as cargo ships and cruise ships.

People who live and work on the coast around areas that are prone to high waves are advised to remain vigilant at all times. Meanwhile, tourists visiting the south coast of Central Java-DIY are advised not to bathe or play on the beach because high waves can occur at any time.*