The island of Bali is a favourite tourist destination for both local and international tourists. Surrounded by the ocean, weather conditions and high waves can often affect the vacation experience.
Especially recently, there was tragic news that happened to a foreign tourist while visiting a popular tourist destination in Bali, Angel Billabong Beach.
The beach, located in Nusa Penida, took the life of an Indian tourist who drowned in the waves at Bali’s Angel Billabong beach.
After that, a viral video circulated from Broken Beach, which is still in the Penida region. The video shows a large wave that swept away two tourists who were on a cliff.
Fortunately, from the video uploaded by the Instagram account @weekendgowheresg, the two tourists were not swept away by the waves and were still standing on the cliff.
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Broken Beach is so named because it describes its location: in the middle of a 50-200 meter high cliff. If observed from above, this beach looks like a big gaping hole.
Broken Beach was formed due to sea abrasion that occurred for hundreds of years, causing water to enter through the cliff hole and create a beach.
The scenery is breathtaking, but at certain times, large waves can reach the top of the cliff.
When at Broken Beach, you must be careful, as the height of the cliff is quite dangerous, and victims often fall due to a lack of caution.
In some recent cases, the main cause was that many tourists wanted to take selfies on the edge of the cliff but were not careful enough and slipped and fell.
Big waves in Bali
The Center for Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics (BBMKG) Region III Denpasar issued a warning about the potential for high sea waves that can reach up to 4 meters in the crossing routes in Bali.
High waves usually occur in Bali from May to September, but strong waves are also common during the dry season, which extends into October.
The BMKG recently issued a warning about high waves in Bali from October 3 to 5 that could reach 4 meters.
In October, surfers can also enjoy strong waves on the beaches of Bali.
Tips for vacationing at Broken Beach when high waves
Even if the weather is not good or the sea waves are high, you can still travel to Bali. Here are some tips for vacationing at Broken Beach when the ocean waves are high to keep your vacation safe and enjoyable.
Obey safety instructions
If this is your first time at Broken Beach, using a tour guide is a good idea. They already have experience and knowledge of the high waves that often hit the area.
The tour guide can tell you which areas are safe to visit. In addition, the beaches in Bali are always fitted with flags and warning boards by officers on guard at the beach. For example, red flags indicate that swimming is prohibited in certain areas. Pay close attention to these signs, and do not violate them.
Check the weather forecast
Before deciding to go to the beach or do activities in the sea, you should always check the weather conditions and waves. You can check the information through the application or the official website of the Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency (BMKG).
Choose another beach that is safer to visit
Don’t force yourself to go to Broken Beach if the weather and waves are not good. There are many beaches in Bali where you can choose to spend your vacation time. However, not all beaches are safe during high wave conditions.
