My first day in Bali in 2019 could have been my last. Anticipating the beauty of the Island of the Gods, I watched YouTube videos about the island, but I did not familiarize myself with water safety rul…
Ocean safety rules, river flow
Many people think that the most dangerous thing in the ocean for swimmers is big waves. However, this is not the case. When a big wave crashes, it creates strong white foam that pushes you toward the…
Unusual training exercises were held for beach lifeguards in Bali. Instead of calm lagoons and tourist areas, they were sent to places with strong currents, high waves and large numbers of surfers. Th…
Bali Tide Chart for June 2026 (Bali Tides and Low Tides Schedule — June 2026).
What are tides? Simply put, tides are changes in ocean water levels caused by the gravitational pull of the Moon and the Sun. This variation differs across the planet. In Bali, the daily tidal range c…
Many people believe that the main danger in the ocean is the big waves. However, the real risk lies in rip currents. Below, we will share how to recognize danger, what to do if caught in a current, an…
If you’re sailing from Bali to Nusa Penida or the Gili Islands, first check the "marine picture" along the boat’s route.
Weather conditions, combined with the human factor, play a significant role in the majority of shipwrecks. Sometimes, the only right decision is to cancel the trip while still onshore.
After a two-year break, Oceanman — an international open-water swim — is returning to Bali. The event will take place on 19–21 June 2026 at Kedonganan Beach, near Jimbaran. Organisers say around 900 s…
One of the landmarks of Nuanu Creative City, the famous Tri Hita Karana Tower, situated on a cliff edge, raised concerns among local authorities. During an inspection conducted by the Tim Pansus DPRD…
For the first time, Bali is hosting a stage of the Red Bull Cliff Diving World Series — an international series of cliff diving competitions. The event runs from 21 to 23 May 2026 at Broken Beach on N…
In Sanur, city services are inspecting a drainage pipe near Segara Ayu Beach after a video appeared on social media. The footage shows murky water coming up from under the sand and flowing towards the…
