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Jungutbatu Beach
Beach in Nusa Lembongan (Islands).
Jungutbatu Beach is an arc of white sand on Nusa Lembongan's northwest coast, backed by the guesthouses and restaurants of Jungutbatu village and looking across the strait to Mount Agung on Bali. Fast boats from Sanur land here, and wooden boats sit moored in the clear water offshore. It is a popular place to watch the sunset, and surfers paddle or ride a boat out to the reef breaks of Playgrounds, Lacerations and Shipwrecks.
Jungutbatu Beach at a glance
- For children: Good (3/5). Calm, shallow water inside the reef, but boats moor along the shore and coral underfoot calls for water shoes.
- Swimming: Good (3/5). Calm behind the reef, best at mid to high tide; moored boats and coral underfoot limit where you can swim.
- Surfing: Very good (4/5), beginners to experienced. Reef breaks off the bay: Playgrounds suits learners on small days; Shipwrecks and Lacerations are for experienced surfers.
- Snorkeling: Fair (2/5)
- Sunset: Very good (4/5)
- Scenery: Very good (4/5)
- Peace & quiet: Good (3/5)
- Food & facilities: Very good (4/5)
- Easy to reach: Excellent (5/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Jungutbatu Beach
- Ohana's Beachfront Resort & Beach Club: Nusa Penida, from about $172 a night (200 m in a straight line)
- Indiana Kenanga: Nusa Penida, from about $166 a night (300 m in a straight line)
- The Tamarind Resort Nusa Lembongan: Nusa Penida, from about $153 a night (1.0 km in a straight line)
- Batu Karang Lembongan Resort & Spa: Nusa Penida, from about $163 a night (1.1 km in a straight line)
- Morin Resort: Nusa Penida, from about $140 a night (1.3 km in a straight line)
- Hai Tide Beach Resort: Nusa Penida, from about $135 a night (2.0 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Lembongan Mangrove Forest (nature) (1.3 km in a straight line)
- Yellow Bridge (landmark) (2.6 km in a straight line)
- Dream Beach (beach) (2.7 km in a straight line)
- Devil's Tear (nature) (2.9 km in a straight line)
Photo: Sho Horiuchi, CC0
