According to the Indonesian Meteorology and Geophysics Agency, Bali and Java can expect big waves for the next few days. The last couple of days have been extremely windy, with sand blowing across Jl Seminyak! This news will excite surfers, even though the wind may not make it the perfect conditions. Here’s more from the Jakarta Post.
BMG warns of high waves in central Indonesia’s waters
DENPASAR (Antara): The Meteorology and Geophysics Agency (BMG) Friday warned that high wave up to four meters may occur in the waters of southern Java, West and East Nusa Tenggara in the next few days.
“The high waves are very dangerous for all ships passing those areas,” said Diana Anggariati, a BMG officer in Bali provincial capital of Denpasar.
She said that worse areas include Java and Bali seas as well as Bali and Lombok straits.
High waves and strong wind have hit Bali waters and its surroundings since several days ago, disrupting shipments and fishing activities.
Here’s the swell forecast from StormSurf, for those who can read it.