Tourists in Bali could be in for a wild week of weather this week. From high waves to unseasonable rains, tourists traveling across the island need to be up to speed on the latest weather forecast and plan their itineraries accordingly.
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The Denpasar Region III Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BBMKG) has issued an early weather warning for the Bali region for 22nd – 24th June, with further weather warnings expected in the coming days.
With the peak travel season now underway and thousands more tourists visiting the island, it is now more important than ever to be aware of safety warnings.
The BBMKG has confirmed that a number of regions of Bali are likely to experience moderate to heavy rainfall, while ocean waves of 1.25 to 2.5 meters are likely to occur in some waters south of Bali. It’s not uncommon for increased wave heights to be observed at this time of year, but rain is unusual, since we are now in the dry season.
Based on the weather early warning issued by the Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency (BMKG), from the morning of 22nd June 2026 to the morning of 23rd June 2026, the potential for moderate to heavy rainfall with alert status is predicted in the regencies of Badung, Bangli, Buleleng, Gianyar, Jembrana, Karangasem, and Tabanan.
Bali is divided into nine regencies. Badung Regency, for example, is home to Bali’s leading tourism resorts, including Canggu, Seminyak, Legian, Kuta, Jimbaran, Uluwatu, and Nusa Dua.
Gianyar Regency, for example, is home to Ubud. This means that rain is expected in nearly all of Bali’s biggest tourism hotspots. The BBMKG has confirmed that strong winds are also forecast.
Speaking to reporters, Cahyo Nugroho, Head of the BMKG Region III Denpasar, explained that the public needs to be aware of potentially dangerous weather conditions that could impact daily activities and the transportation sector.
He noted, “From June 22nd to 23rd, there is potential for moderate to heavy rain in several areas of Bali. Furthermore, from June 23rd to 24th, the public needs to be aware of the potential for strong winds, especially in the Badung and Klungkung regions.”
He confirmed that in addition to the potential for rain and strong winds, the BBMKG is issuing information on sea wave heights valid for June 22-25, 2026.
He noted, “We urge the public, fishermen, and maritime transport operators to pay attention to weather updates and wave conditions before engaging in any activities at sea.”
While this is not a major concern, it happens regularly. What it means in reality for tourists is that fast boat rides between destinations like Sanur and Nusa Penida, the Gili Islands, or Lombok may be a bit more choppy than usual.
The BMKG noted that waves of 1.25-2.5 meters are likely to occur in the southern Lombok Strait, the Badung Strait, the southern Bali Strait, and the waters south of Bali Island.
Boat operators, including fishing boats and tourism service boats, have been ordered to reduce speeds if winds reach 15 knots and waves reach 1.5m or more.
Tourists in Bali this week must be mindful of the weather, and here at The Bali Sun, we advise having a couple of indoor activities at the back of your mind in case rain or poor weather impacts the Plan A!
While here at The Bali Sun, we will be keeping you up to speed with everything you need to know about what is happening in Bali, we also recommend following the Bali Meteorology, Climatology, and Geophysics Agency on Instagram, where daily weather tourist forecasts are posted in English.
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