Beware Of Waves Up To 4 Meters In The South Indian Ocean, Central Java-DIY

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CILACAP - The Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) appealed to all marine service users to be aware of the potential for waves of up to 4 meters in the Indian Ocean, south of Central Java to the Special Region of Yogyakarta.

"Meanwhile, in the Indian Ocean south of West Java, there is the potential for high waves ranging from 2.5 to 4 meters," said Teguh Wardoyo, Head of the BMKG Technician Group at the Cilacap Meteorological Station, Teguh Wardoyo, in Cilacap, Central Java, quoted by Antara, Thursday, June 30.

In addition to the Indian Ocean south of West Java, high waves ranging from 2.5 to 4 meters also 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 of West Java. south of Purworejo, and waters south of Yogyakarta.

Teguh said the potential for high to very high waves is influenced by wind patterns in the southern part of Indonesia, which predominantly move from east to southeast with wind speeds ranging from 5-30 knots.

"This is because the easterly wind season is still ongoing. In addition, the wind which tends to move in the same direction at high speed has the potential to increase wave height," he said.

BMKG issued an early warning of high waves in the southern waters of West Java-DIY and the southern Indian Ocean of West Java-DIY which is valid until Friday (1/7), at 07.00 WIB.

According to him, his party will continue to monitor the development of the wave height and will immediately inform the public if there are further developments.

"We urge 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," said Teguh

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 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 West Java, Central Java and DIY are advised not to bathe or play on the beach because high waves can occur at any time.