Beach Erosion Downcoast of Pengambengan Fishing port in Western Part of Bali Island

Beach changes near Pengambengan fishing port in the western part of Bali Island, Indonesia, were investigated by the analysis of satellite images and field observations. In this area, northwestward longshore sand transport prevails because of the oblique wave incidence from the Indian Ocean, and this longshore sand transport has been blocked by a fishing port breakwater, resulting in severe downcoast erosion. As a measure, a seawall has been constructed, instead of maintaining the continuity of the natural longshore sand transport. The adoption of this method caused further downcoast erosion. The sand bypassing method should be adopted to mitigate such erosion.