Saraswati Temple
Bali, Indonesia
Devil's Tear, Nusa Lembongan, Bali
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Photo: Vivi Lestari, CC BY-SA 4.0, Wikimedia CommonsThe essentials in 10 seconds
- Entry
- Free
- Hours
- Open 24 hours; best by day and at sunset
- Time on site
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A typical visit without queueing. In high season add 15–30 minutes. - 45 min
- With kids
- Better without small kids
- Time needed
- 30–45 minutes
- Barriers
- None — keep well back from the edge
- Nearby
- Dream Beach, a few minutes' walk
- Fast boat
- Sanur–Nusa Lembongan, 30–40 minutes
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Key facts
Blowholeswaves hit undercut limestone and shoot up as spray
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travel guidesRainbowsappear in the spray on sunny days
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travel guidesFreeno ticket for the rocks
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travel guides≈ 3 kmfrom Jungutbatu village
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OSRM route30–40 minutesby fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan
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travel guidesWhat is Devil's Tear?
Devil's Tear is a small rocky cove on the southwest of Nusa Lembongan, southeast of Bali. Ocean swells charge in under undercut limestone cliffs, compressed air and water are forced back out — and a plume of spray several metres high bursts over the rocks.
On a sunny day there's almost always a rainbow in the mist, and after each big wave the water pours off the rocks in white cascades. It's free and unticketed: just a stretch of coast where people come to watch the ocean's power.
Devil's Tear sunset
Sunset here is one of the island's daily events: the sun drops into the ocean right in front of the rocks, lighting up the spray. Arrive 30–40 minutes early to find a good spot.
The plumes are biggest with a strong swell and a high tide, and the rainbow shows best with the sun behind you — in the afternoon. If you're only on Lembongan for a day, come for sunset and take a morning boat back to Sanur; the last boats leave mid-afternoon.
What to see and where to stand
The most dramatic plumes are at the 'Tear' itself, a narrow cleft where the wave is squeezed hardest. Stand a little higher and to one side: you'll see both the plume and the cove, and get soaked less often.
Dream Beach, a few minutes' walk away, has sand and a clifftop café — a good place to head afterwards for a bite while you wait for sunset.
How to get to Devil's Tear from Bali
First, a fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan, taking about 30–40 minutes and arriving at Jungutbatu village or nearby beaches. Tickets are sold by agencies and online, often with a hotel pickup.
Then it's about 3 km across the island by scooter, e-bike or local open-backed taxi. Many people walk the southwest corner of Lembongan: Devil's Tear, Dream Beach and the neighbouring coves are close together.
How to get to Devil's Tear
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 Nusa Lembongan — 30–40 minutes.
- From Jungutbatu — about 3 km by scooter or local taxi, 10–15 minutes.
- Then a couple of minutes' walk along a path to the rocks.
- Nearby: Dream Beach, and Nusa Ceningan across the Yellow Bridge.
What to bring
- Closed shoes — the rocks are sharp and slippery.
- A phone pouch — the spray carries a long way.
- Water and a hat — there's no shade on the rocks.
- A torch — if you stay after dark, the paths aren't lit.
Is Devil's Tear worth it?
Yes, if you're already on Nusa Lembongan or staying overnight: it's free, wonderfully alive and one of the island's best sunset spots.
YesGo's take: it's not worth a day trip from Bali on its own — you'll spend 30–45 minutes here. It fits best into a Lembongan day with Nusa Ceningan and some snorkeling.
Bali and island viewpoints compared
Viewpoints on Bali, Nusa Penida and Nusa Lembongan rated by YesGo. Click a column header to sort.
| Campuhan Ridge Walk | 42 | 1 h 15 min | Free | 28.3 km |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bali Swing | 32 | 2 h | ≈ IDR 300,000–650,000 | 30.5 km |
| Garuda Wisnu Kencana Cultural Park | 32 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 125,000–150,000 | 31.6 km |
| Devil's Tearyou are here | 29 | 45 min | Free | — |
| Tegenungan Waterfall | 29 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 20,000–30,000 | 19.9 km |
| Tegallalang Rice Terraces | 27 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 15,000–50,000 | 33.0 km |
| Tanah Lot Temple | 26 | 1 h 30 min | IDR 75,000 | 38.4 km |
| Handara Gate | 25 | 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000 photo fee | 57.1 km |
| Ulun Danu Batur Temple | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 35,000 | 49.6 km |
| Bajra Sandhi Monument | 24 | 1 h | ≈ IDR 30,000 | 21.6 km |
| Sidemen Valley | 24 | 3 h | Free | 23.0 km |
| Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong | 24 | 1 h | Small fee | 5.3 km |
| Nusa Ceningan | 24 | 3 h | Free | 2.6 km |
| Karang Boma Cliff | 24 | 45 min | ≈ IDR 10,000–20,000 | 40.8 km |
| Uluwatu Temple | 23 | 1 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 50,000–60,000 | 40.9 km |
| Ulun Danu Beratan Temple | 23 | 1 h 15 min | IDR 100,000 | 54.9 km |
| Mount Agung | 23 | 10 h | tour ≈ IDR 1,250,000–2,800,000 | 39.7 km |
| Besakih Temple | 22 | 2 h | IDR 150,000 | 35.3 km |
| Mount Batur | 22 | 5 h | tour ≈ IDR 600,000–1,500,000 | 50.3 km |
| Lake Batur | 22 | 1 h 30 min | free; hot springs ≈ IDR 200,000 | 48.3 km |
| Kelingking Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 8.3 km |
| Diamond Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 22.9 km |
| Atuh Beach | 22 | 1 h 30 min | Small fee | 23.0 km |
| Jatiluwih Rice Terraces | 21 | 2 h | ≈ IDR 50,000–75,000 | 51.1 km |
| Balangan Beach | 21 | 2 h | Free | 35.4 km |
| Amed | 21 | 4 h | Free | 45.9 km |
| Lempuyang Temple (Gates of Heaven) | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 100,000 + shuttle | 40.0 km |
| Melasti Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 10,000 | 34.6 km |
| Pandawa Beach | 20 | 2 h 30 min | ≈ IDR 25,000 | 31.7 km |
Nusa Lembongan and Ceningan in a day
Snorkeling or a wander around Nusa Ceningan in the morning, Devil's Tear and sunset in the evening. Add it to your trip — YesGo will set the timings and transfers.
- Nusa Ceningan3 h · Free
- 46 min walk from the previous stopDevil's Tearyou are here45 min · Free
2 places · about 4 h 31 min with walks · 46 min on foot in total
How to do it right
- Come for sunset — it's the best time.
- Stay well back from the edge.
- Keep your phone away from the spray.
- Rainbows appear in the afternoon.
- Nearby: Nusa Ceningan.
Questions
Where is Devil's Tear?
On the southwest of Nusa Lembongan, next to Dream Beach, southeast of Bali.
How do I get to Devil's Tear from Bali?
Fast boat from Sanur to Nusa Lembongan (30–40 minutes), then about 3 km across the island.
Is there an entrance fee?
No, the rocks are free to visit.
When is the best time to visit Devil's Tear?
Afternoon for rainbows in the spray, and sunset.
Is Devil's Tear dangerous?
There are no barriers and some waves are very powerful — keep back from the edge.
Can you swim at Devil's Tear?
No, it's rocks and heavy surf; swim at nearby beaches instead.
How long do you need at Devil's Tear?
30–45 minutes; a couple of hours with Dream Beach.
Why is it called Devil's Tear?
The spray shooting from the narrow cleft looks like a tear, and the pounding waves seem bad-tempered.
Have you been? Was it worth your time?
1 — no, 5 — absolutely
Your vote counts towards the YesGo score.
Sources and fact-check
- Nusa Lembongan travel guides — the rocks, blowholes, rainbows, sunset, free entry
- Travel guides and booking platforms — Sanur–Nusa Lembongan fast boats, crossing time (unofficial)
- OpenStreetMap — coordinates; OSRM routing — distance from Jungutbatu
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