Is Bali’s Kuta Beach disappearing? Coastal erosion crisis threatens famed shoreline

South China Morning Post EnvironmentalNews ReportEN 1 min read 100% complete by Resty Woro YuniarMarch 13, 2026 at 10:35 AM

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Kuta Beach in Bali is facing a severe coastal erosion crisis. Recent extreme weather, including high waves and flooding, has intensified the long-standing problem, causing significant damage to the shoreline. Officials attribute the worsening erosion to a combination of extreme weather events and decades of coastal development. While abrasion along Kuta Beach is not new, the current situation is considered more critical than in previous years. The erosion is raising concerns about the future of Bali's most famous beach. I Nyoman Arya Arimbawa, manager of Kuta Beach Tourism Destination, and I Komang Alit Ardana, Kuta’s traditional village head, both confirmed the severity of the abrasion.

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Powerful waves have chewed away large sections of Bali’s iconic Kuta Beach.

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Erosion on Kuta Beach is currently quite severe.

quote — I Nyoman Arya Arimbawa, manager of Kuta Beach Tourism Destination80% confidence

The latest damage was driven by recent rough seas.

factual — Officials80% confidence

Severe abrasion is attributed to extreme weather, which triggered heavy flooding last month.

quote — I Komang Alit Ardana, Kuta’s traditional village head70% confidence

Coastal erosion is being worsened by extreme weather and decades of coastal development.

factual — Experts70% confidence

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I Komang Alit Ardana 40% Kuta Beach Tourism Destination 50% I Nyoman Arya Arimbawa 60% Indonesia 70% Bali ×380% Kuta Beach ×690%

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coastal erosion 100% kuta beach 90% bali 80% extreme weather 70% abrasion 60% coastal development 50% waves 40%

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Kuta Beach

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