BMKG forecasts moderate waves in Komodo waters through 1 October

Komodo — Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysical Agency (BMKG) forecast moderate waves in the waters of Komodo National Park through 1 October 2026, including periods from 28 September to 1 October.

BMKG Stasiun Meteorologi Maritim Tenau issued the forecast for waters in East Nusa Tenggara (NTT). The information was valid from 28 September 2026 at 08.00 WITA (UTC+8) until 1 October 2026 at 08.00 WITA (UTC+8).

For 28–29 September, BMKG forecast waves above 1.25 metres to 2.5 metres in the waters of Komodo National Park. The agency also included those waters in its moderate-wave forecast for 29–30 September and 30 September–1 October.

Why it matters to visitors travelling by boat

The forecast covers waters used by marine transport serving Komodo-area destinations. BMKG advised fishermen, vessel operators and users of sea transport to follow updates on weather and wave conditions before undertaking activities at sea.

BMKG’s moderate-wave category covers waves above 1.25 metres to 2.5 metres in the cited forecast. The agency did not forecast high-category waves for the periods 29–30 September and 30 September–1 October.

The forecast was attributed to BMKG Stasiun Meteorologi Maritim Tenau, which reported prevailing winds in NTT generally moving from the northeast to southeast at 8–25 knots. The reports available for this item do not state a forecast extending through 4 October 2026.

Sources

• RRI — Indonesian public radio report
• Pos Kupang — regional news report
• maritim.bmkg.go.id
• windy.app
• balikomodoliveaboard.com