11/08/2026
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Tourists heading to Baliโs famous beaches are being warned to take extra care this week, with a heightened risk of tidal flooding along large sections of the islandโs southern coastline.
โ ๏ธ The Bali Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG) has warned of potentially high tides between 11โ17 August, affecting coastal areas including:
๐ Jembrana
๐ Tabanan
๐ Badung
๐ Denpasar
๐ Gianyar
๐ Southern Klungkung
That includes some of Baliโs busiest beach destinations, such as Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran and Uluwatu.
๐ BMKG says the increased tidal risk is linked to the perigee Moon, when the Moon is closest to Earth, combined with the New Moon on 13 August. These conditions can contribute to higher-than-normal sea levels.
Beachgoers are being urged not to underestimate the ocean. Sudden tidal surges can push much further up the beach than expected, potentially sweeping away umbrellas, loungers and other belongings โ and strong currents can be extremely dangerous.
๐๏ธ ๐๐ ๐ฒ๐จ๐ฎโ๐ซ๐ ๐ก๐๐๐๐ข๐ง๐ ๐ญ๐จ ๐ญ๐ก๐ ๐๐๐๐๐ก ๐ญ๐ก๐ข๐ฌ ๐ฐ๐๐๐ค:
โข Keep well back from the shoreline
โข Check tide and wave conditions before swimming or surfing
โข Follow warnings from local beach staff and lifeguards
โข Donโt assume a calm-looking ocean is safe
โข Be particularly careful around rocks, reefs and strong currents
โข Keep children close to you
โข Take extra care when visiting beaches without lifeguards or warning flags
The dry season also brings increased heat and wildfire risks, particularly in inland areas around Mount Batur, Kintamani and parts of Karangasem.
๐ If youโre planning boat trips to Nusa Penida, Nusa Lembongan or Nusa Ceningan, make sure you check the latest wind, wave and sea conditions before travelling.
And remember โ Baliโs beaches are beautiful, but the ocean can change quickly.
Enjoy Bali, but respect the sea. ๐ด๐