Medewi Beach
Beach in Jembrana (West Bali).
Medewi is a long beach of smooth stones and dark sand on Bali's southwest coast, known for a left-hand point wave that runs a long way over a boulder bottom. The wave is gentler than most Bali reef breaks, so it suits longboarders and improving surfers. Surf it early, before the onshore wind; the quiet fishing village has homestays and surf camps near the beach.
Medewi Beach at a glance
- For children: Fair (2/5). Boulders and stones with surf rolling in; children can play only on the patches of dark sand, not in the water.
- Swimming: Poor (1/5). Waves break over boulders and the way in is slippery; it is a surf beach, not a swimming one.
- Surfing: Very good (4/5), beginners to experienced. Long, soft left point over boulders, loved by longboarders; learners stay on the inside, and low tide bares the rocks.
- Snorkeling: None (0/5)
- Sunset: Very good (4/5)
- Scenery: Good (3/5)
- Peace & quiet: Very good (4/5)
- Food & facilities: Good (3/5)
- Easy to reach: Very good (4/5)
- Sand: Pebbles and stones
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Medewi Beach
- Puri Dajuma Beach Eco-Resort & Spa: Jembrana, from about $100 a night (1.8 km in a straight line)
- Lost Lindenberg: Jembrana, from about $480 a night (4.8 km in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Kelapa Beach (beach) (3.3 km in a straight line)
- Yeh Kuning Beach (beach) (16 km in a straight line)
- Balian Beach (beach) (20 km in a straight line)
Photo: ahmad yudi, CC BY-SA 3.0
