24 high-tide days this year during monsoon, says BMC

The officials maintained that the highest tide of the season is expected on July 16, the waves are likely to reach a height of 4.89 metres at around 1.36 pm. According to the civic body, six high tides are expected in June, six in July, five in August and seven in September.

2 min readMumbaiJun 4, 2026 12:33 AM IST

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The officials also added that from the fishing community have been advised to harbour their boats and vessels at a safe distance from the rocky shores to prevent collision and damage.

Mumbai is set to witness 24 instances of high-tide days during monsoon this year — much more than last year, when the maximum city witnessed 19 high tide days during June and October. As per the BMC, a “high tide” refers to sea waves rising above 4.5 metres.

According to the Brihanmumbai Municipal Corporation (BMC), out of the 24 high tide days that Mumbai is set to witness, six will be between June 14 and June 19, when the height of the sea wave will rise between 4.64 metres and 4.87 metres. The civic body has urged citizens to avoid venturing near the seashore during periods of high tide and to strictly follow advisories issued by the administration from time to time.

The officials maintained that the highest tide of the season is expected on July 16, the waves are likely to reach a height of 4.89 metres at around 1.36 pm. According to the civic body, six high tides are expected in June, six in July, five in August and seven in September.

Officials said high tides, when coinciding with intense rainfall, can hamper the discharge of stormwater into the sea and increase the risk of waterlogging in low-lying areas. The civic administration has therefore appealed to residents, particularly those living along the coastline, to remain vigilant and avoid entering the sea during the specified periods.

As a precautionary measure, life guards and marshals have already been deployed in multiple locations adjoining the sea. “In several low lying areas, alternate means of accommodation have been arranged temporarily in municipal schools and community halls for residents during the event of high tides,” a civic official said.

The officials also added that from the fishing community have been advised to harbour their boats and vessels at a safe distance from the rocky shores to prevent collision and damage.

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