BADUNG, DEWATA.NEWS – Kuta Beach management began emergency sand replenishment works on Wednesday (February 4, 2026), following severe coastal erosion that has intensified since late January and left only a narrow strip of sand along the pedestrian walkway.
The erosion has affected a long stretch of the beach area, extending from the main entrance gate to the Baruna Disaster Shelter zone. According to beach management, wave activity during recent weeks has significantly reduced the beach width and raised safety and accessibility concerns.
“Since the end of January, we have been experiencing very severe erosion. Along the edge of the pedestrian path, only about a hand’s width of sand remains,” said I Putu Gilang Bayu Sadra Putra, Assistant Manager of Kuta Beach Tourist Attraction, on Wednesday.
The condition has directly impacted local vendors operating near the eroded section of the beach. Several traders were forced to temporarily stop their activities due to the lack of safe space.
“Vendors located in front of the management office and the Kuta Beach task force office are currently unable to operate at all,” Gilang explained.
He said initial sand replenishment had already been carried out as an early response. However, strong sea waves quickly eroded the added sand, prompting further intervention. As a follow-up measure, beach managers are now combining sand filling with the placement of rocks to help stabilize the shoreline.
“For the next stage, we requested assistance in the form of manpower and heavy equipment for temporary sand replenishment and the installation of wave-breaking stones,” he said.
The sand used for replenishment is being recovered from material previously dragged offshore by waves. The sand is then repositioned to refill sections of the beach most affected by erosion.
Gilang added that a larger-scale sand nourishment program from the central government is still being awaited. Implementation has faced delays due to technical issues related to the installation of sand suction pipelines extending into the sea.
“There have been some technical constraints, which we have coordinated with the project team. Hopefully, the program can be realized in the coming months,” he said.
Beach management continues to monitor coastal conditions closely while temporary measures remain in place to reduce further erosion and ensure public safety.