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Padang Padang Beach
Beach in Uluwatu (South Bali).
Padang Padang is a small white-sand cove below the cliffs of Pecatu, reached by a steep stairway that squeezes through a narrow gap in the rock. Its reef break is a famous wave for experienced surfers, while the sheltered shore allows a swim on calm days. It gets crowded from late morning, and monkeys on the stairs grab loose bags and snacks.
Padang Padang Beach at a glance
- For children: Good (3/5). Small cove with calm water on low-tide, small-swell days, but over 100 narrow steps, crowds and monkeys.
- Swimming: Good (3/5). The cove is sheltered by the reef and calm on small days; high tide and big swells push waves onto the rocks.
- Surfing: Excellent (5/5), beginners to experienced. World-famous left barrel over shallow reef for experts; the softer right, Baby Padang, suits learners.
- Snorkeling: Fair (2/5)
- Sunset: Good (3/5)
- Scenery: Very good (4/5)
- Peace & quiet: Poor (1/5)
- Food & facilities: Good (3/5)
- Easy to reach: Good (3/5)
- Sand: White sand
Rated from 0 (none) to 5 (excellent), compared with the other beaches on our list.
Where to stay near Padang Padang Beach
- Suarga Padang Padang: Uluwatu, from about $200 a night (100 m in a straight line)
- PinkCoco Uluwatu: Uluwatu, from about $69 a night (400 m in a straight line)
- Svanata Uluwatu Bali Resort: Uluwatu, from about $300 a night (600 m in a straight line)
- Village Bali: Uluwatu, from about $119 a night (700 m in a straight line)
- Svara Boutique Residences: Uluwatu, from about $160 a night (700 m in a straight line)
- Mantra Wellness Bali: Uluwatu, from about $78 a night (800 m in a straight line)
More to see nearby
- Thomas Beach (beach) (700 m in a straight line)
- Bingin Beach (beach) (1.2 km in a straight line)
- Suluban Beach (beach) (1.8 km in a straight line)
- Dreamland Beach (beach) (2.0 km in a straight line)
- Pangolin Kids Club (play & adventure) (2.2 km in a straight line)
- Uluwatu Temple (temple) (2.9 km in a straight line)
Photo: TMFalkner, CC BY-SA 4.0
