BMKG warns of rough seas around Komodo and Sape Strait
BMKG warned of waves reaching 2,5 metres around Komodo and the southern Sape Strait from 13 to 16 November 2026. Winds could reach 6–22 knots.
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Komodo — BMKG, Indonesia’s Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency, warned of waves reaching 2,5 metres in waters around Komodo and the southern Sape Strait from 13 to 16 November 2026. The warning covers moderate to high waves in several Nusa Tenggara Timur waters during that period.
BMKG said winds in the region would generally come from the northeast to southeast at 6–22 knots. The agency identified the southern Sape Strait and Komodo National Park waters among areas where the wind conditions could increase wave heights.
The warning also covers the western Sumba Strait, Savu Sea, waters south of Sumba, waters north and south of Sabu-Raijua, waters north of Kupang-Rote and waters south of Timor-Rote. BMKG warned that the conditions could raise sailing risks for vessels operating in the affected waters.
Why it matters for Komodo readers
The advisory directly concerns boat movements around Komodo and the southern Sape Strait, two waters included in the forecast area. BMKG urged fishermen and other maritime users to remain alert to sailing risks during the warning period.
The warning is based on the expected wind pattern and speed across Nusa Tenggara Timur. The highest wind speeds were reported around the Sape Strait, Sumba Strait, Sabu-Raijua waters, Savu Sea, southern Sumba, northern Kupang-Rote, Pukuafu Strait, southern Timor-Rote and Komodo National Park waters.
The advisory runs from 13 to 16 November 2026. No later action or revised sailing schedule was stated in the reports.
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