According to the National Center for Hydro-Meteorological Forecasting, sea waves are forecast for the next 10 days (from July 12-21), waves from 2-4m high will appear in many sea areas across the country, affecting the operation of boats as well as sightseeing tours, passenger transport and sea experiences.
In the period from July 12-14, the sea area of South Quang Tri - Quang Ngai is forecast to have waves 1.5-2.5m high. This is an area concentrated with many famous destinations such as Ly Son Island (Quang Ngai), Cua Tung, Cua Viet (Quang Tri), attracting many tourists during the summer.
In the Gia Lai - Ca Mau area (sea area along the South Central Coast and Southeast provinces), waves fluctuate by 2-3m. Many famous sea tourist destinations such as Nha Trang (Khanh Hoa), Vinh Hy (Ninh Thuan), Mui Ne (Lam Dong/Binh Thuan), Vung Tau (Ho Chi Minh City) may be affected by strong winds and locally rough seas, especially for coral diving, SUP rowing, canoe or speedboats.
In the North and Central regions of the East Sea, including the Hoang Sa and Truong Sa archipelagoes, waves are commonly from 2-4m, rough seas. This is mainly the operating area of transport ships, service ships and fishing boats, but it is also necessary to pay attention to special research, work or tourism trips at sea.
For the Ca Mau - An Giang and Gulf of Thailand areas, waves are 1.5-2.5m high in two days 12-13. 7. Destinations such as Phu Quoc, An Thoi archipelago, Nam Du (Kien Giang) or Hon Son may be affected by large waves, causing some high-speed boat trips or sea entertainment activities to adjust according to actual conditions.
Stepping into the period of July 15-21, waves in the South Quang Tri - Quang Ngai region are maintained at 1.5-2.5m, while the Gia Lai - Ca Mau area and most of the East Sea, including Hoang Sa and Truong Sa, continue to record waves 2-3m high.
According to the meteorological agency, special attention should be paid to the risk of large waves affecting the operation of ships and boats in the South Quang Tri - Quang Ngai sea area from July 12-15; Gia Lai - Ca Mau area, East Sea, including Hoang Sa and Truong Sa, throughout the period from July 12-21; along with Ca Mau - An Giang and the Gulf of Thailand in the first two days of the forecast period.
In addition, the Gulf of Tonkin is also likely to have waves over 2m high when tornadoes and strong gusts of wind occur. Sea tourist routes in Ha Long (Quang Ninh), Cat Ba (Hai Phong), Co To (Quang Ninh) need to closely monitor weather developments before organizing sightseeing trips on the bay.
Experts recommend that tourists update weather forecasts from functional agencies before moving to the islands or participating in activities such as diving, kayaking, canoe pulling, water motorbikes. For stormy days, tourists need to follow the instructions of functional forces and tourism operators to ensure safety throughout the journey.
