Only a small number of tourists were enjoying the world famous beach in Bali, based upon ANTARA`s observations.
Most of the tourists were seen walking around Kuta`s sandy beach since a red flag had been raised, forbidding any swimming.
"Seeing the high waves, I am very eager to surf on this beach," Dave Macharty, a British tourist, said here Saturday.
Macharty said that high waves and swift currents are enjoyed by surfers, who come to this beach expecting to take advantage of the surfing.
Earlier, a Water Tourism Rescue Agency supervisor in Badung district, Nyoman Puja, said her staff has repeatedly reminded visitors to pay attention to red flags or signs that ban entering the water.
Officials have prohibited swimming because sea waves are quite large and the currents are strong. Besides warning visitors, officials are also monitoring the beaches to keep an eye on those strolling along the shore.
Meanwhile, Bali's shopping centres are again open for business, though they report being less busy than normal.
(Uu.A050/INE/KR-BSR/O001)
Editor: Priyambodo RH
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