Crystal Bay
Bali, Indonesia
Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong, Nusa Penida, Bali
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Photo: I Ketut Arnaya, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Small entry and parking fee
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From reliable travel sources; we are still checking it against an official one. Double-check before you go. - Hours
- Daytime; Angel's Billabong is best at low tide
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 1 h
- With kids
- Fine with kids
- Cove loop
- Clifftop path, 20–30 minutes
- Angel's Billabong
- ≈ 5 minutes' walk; swim only at low tide in calm seas
- Swimming at Broken Beach
- No: there's no way down to the water
- Nearby
- Kelingking ≈ 7 km, Crystal Bay ≈ 18 km
Key facts
Archlinks the round cove to the ocean — hence 'Broken Beach'
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travel guidesPasih Uugthe cove's local name
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travel guides≈ 5 minuteswalk from Broken Beach to Angel's Billabong
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travel guides≈ 7 kmto Kelingking viewpoint
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OSRM route≈ 18 kmto Crystal Bay
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OSRM route30–60 minutesby fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida
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inivie.com, 2026What is Broken Beach?
Broken Beach — locally Pasih Uug — is a circular cove on the west coast of Nusa Penida, near Bunga Mekar village. Sheer cliffs enclose it on all sides, and a massive natural arch connects it to the open ocean, with waves rolling through underneath. The water inside is turquoise over pale sand.
The name comes from the rock roof over the cove's entrance, which collapsed long ago and left the arch behind. There's no path down to the water: you see Broken Beach from above, walking the clifftop loop.
Angel's Billabong: can you swim?
A five-minute walk from Broken Beach is Angel's Billabong, a hollow in the flat coastal rocks that holds clear seawater. On a calm day it's a natural infinity pool facing the ocean, so clear you can see every stone on the bottom.
The catch: the rock shelf is open to the ocean, and waves regularly wash right over it. Only get in at low tide and in calm seas; at high tide or with any swell, watch from above.
The clifftop loop
From the car park, a loop path runs along the cliffs around the cove; a full circuit takes 20–30 minutes at an easy pace. The best spots are right above the arch, where you see both the cove and the open sea, and from the far side, where the whole arch is in frame.
The path is mostly flat but in places has no railing near the drop. Keep well back from the edge, especially with kids or on windy days.
How to get to Broken Beach from Bali
First, a fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida: about IDR 150,000–250,000 one way in 2026, taking 30–60 minutes. Then a hired car with driver, a scooter or an island tour.
Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong are on the 'west' route with Kelingking (≈ 7 km, about 20 minutes) and Crystal Bay. The last stretch to the car park is narrow and bumpy — take care on a scooter.
How to get to Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong
Step-by-step directions are below; the map shows where you arrive.
Where are you starting from?
We’ll draw it on the map on foot and by taxi; metro and buses open in your maps app. Your location isn’t stored.
More tips
- Fast boat from Sanur to Toya Pakeh or Banjar Nyuh — 30–60 minutes.
- From the harbour — by car or scooter across the island, about an hour on narrow roads.
- From the car park it's a couple of minutes to Broken Beach and about five more to Angel's Billabong.
- Easiest: a west-island day tour with hotel pickup on Bali.
Best time to visit
Go in the morning: fewer people, and a better chance of catching low tide at Angel's Billabong. Check a tide table before you set off. The dry season, April to October, means calmer boat crossings.
The usual order is Kelingking first thing, then here, then an afternoon swim at Crystal Bay.
Is Broken Beach worth visiting?
Yes: a rock arch over a turquoise cove and a seaside pool are among Nusa Penida's most unusual sights, and they're 20 minutes from Kelingking.
YesGo's take: you can't swim in the cove itself, and Angel's Billabong isn't always safe — it depends on the sea. It's busy by midday. Come as part of a west-island day rather than for this stop alone.
Bali and Nusa Penida viewpoints compared
Viewpoints on Bali and Nusa Penida rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Campuhan Ridge Walk | 42 | 1 h 15 min | Free | 33.4 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Swing | 32 | 2 h | ≈ IDR 300,000–650,000 | 35.6 km |
| Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park | 32 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000 | 32.2 km |
| Tegenungan Waterfall | 29 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 20,000–30,000 | 24.9 km |
| Devil's Tear | 29 | 45 min | Free | 5.3 km |
| Tegallalang Rice Terraces | 27 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000 | 38.3 km |
| Tanah Lot Temple | 26 | 1 h 30 min | IDR 75,000 | 41.9 km |
| Handara Gate | 25 | 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 photo fee | 62.3 km |
| Broken Beach and Angel's Billabongyou are here | 24 | 1 h | Small fee | — |
| Ulun Danu Batur Temple | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 35,000 | 54.7 km |
| Bajra Sandhi Monument | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 24.8 km |
| Sidemen Valley | 24 | 3 h | Free | 27.7 km |
| Nusa Ceningan | 24 | 3 h | Free | 3.7 km |
| Karang Boma Cliff | 24 | 45 min | ≈ IDR 10,000–20,000 | 41.5 km |
| Uluwatu Temple | 23 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000 | 41.7 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 60.2 km |
| Mount Agung | 23 | 10 h | tour ≈ IDR 1,250,000–2,800,000 | 43.9 km |
| Besakih Temple | 22 | 2 h | IDR 150,000 | 39.9 km |
| Mount Batur | 22 | 5 h | tour ≈ IDR 600,000–1,500,000 | 55.3 km |
| Lake Batur | 22 | 1 h 30 min | free; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,000 | 53.2 km |
| Kelingking Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 3.2 km |
| Diamond Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 19.1 km |
| Atuh Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 19.3 km |
| Jatiluwih Rice Terraces | 21 | 2 h | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 56.2 km |
| Balangan Beach | 21 | 2 h | Free | 36.6 km |
| Amed | 21 | 4 h | Free | 49.0 km |
| Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle | 42.8 km |
| Melasti Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 10,000 | 34.7 km |
| Pandawa Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 25,000 | 31.6 km |
West Nusa Penida in a day
Kelingking in the morning, then Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong, and snorkelling at Crystal Bay in the afternoon. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Kelingking Beach1 h 30 min · Small fee
- 55 min walk from the previous stopBroken Beach and Angel's Billabongyou are here1 h · Small fee
- 36 min walk from the previous stopCrystal Bay2 h · Small fee
3 places · about 6 h 1 min with walks · 91 min on foot in total
Nearby and on the way
How to do it right
- Check the tides — Angel's Billabong is best at low tide.
- Wear grippy shoes: the rocks by the sea are slippery.
- Keep back from the cliff edge on the loop.
- Bring cash in rupiah for the fee and drinks.
- Nearby: Kelingking Beach.
Questions
Can you swim at Broken Beach?
No, there's no way down to the water — you see the cove from the clifftop path.
Can you swim in Angel's Billabong?
Only at low tide in calm seas; at high tide waves wash over the pool.
Where is Broken Beach?
On the west coast of Nusa Penida near Bunga Mekar village, 7 km from Kelingking.
How do I get to Broken Beach from Bali?
Fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Penida, then about an hour by car or scooter.
Is there an entrance fee?
A small entry and parking fee is charged; the amount can change.
How long do you need at Broken Beach?
About an hour for both: the cove loop and Angel's Billabong.
How far is Angel's Billabong from Broken Beach?
About a five-minute walk.
Why is it called Broken Beach?
The rock roof over the cove's entrance collapsed, leaving an arch.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Nusa Penida travel guides — the cove, arch, path, Angel's Billabong and the low-tide rule
- inivie.com (2026), booking platforms — Sanur–Nusa Penida fast boat prices and times (unofficial)
- Wikidata Q123511515 — coordinates; OSRM routing — distances to Kelingking and Crystal Bay
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