Best fit
Boho surfers and long lunches. Sand and setting: White (low tide).
Bingin Beach
A bohemian crescent of warungs and cliffside villas above a fast, hollow surf break that fires at mid-tide.
Best for: Boho surfers and long lunches
About Bingin Beach
Bingin is the Bukit's hippy heart — a crescent of bamboo warungs and tumbledown cliffside guesthouses above one of the most perfect left-hand reef breaks in Indonesia. The wave is short, fast and hollow, the after-surf scene is endless beanbags and breakfast bowls, and the sunsets are unbeatable.
Quick facts
- Waves
- Hollow short left reef
- Sand
- White (low tide)
- Crowds
- Moderate
- Accessibility
- 200 stone steps from cliff
Beach-specific planning notes
Conditions and timing
Hollow short left reef Waves; Moderate Crowds. Check local sea conditions before swimming or entering the water.
Access to confirm
200 stone steps from cliff Entry: IDR 10,000 per person. Confirm current access and fees locally before setting out.
Things to do at Bingin Beach
- Cliffside breakfast — The Bingin Café Crew and Cashew Tree both serve all-day brunch with a cliff view.
- Watch surfers at the reef — The wave breaks just 50 m from the sand — front-row seats from any warung.
- Sunset cocktails at Mu Bali or Mick's Place — Two of the most romantic cliff bars in Bali.
- Walk to Impossibles at low tide — 20-min stroll along the beach to a quieter cove and another reef break.
How to get to Bingin Beach
- From Ngurah Rai Airport — Around 50 minutes (26 km) by car towards Pecatu, then a clifftop lane down to the parking area.
- By scooter — Park at the top of the cliff and walk down roughly 200 stone steps — the only way in.
- By private driver — Easy to combine with Padang Padang and Dreamland on a half-day Bukit beach-hop.
Bingin Beach FAQs
Is Bingin Beach worth visiting if you don't surf?
Yes — the cliff cafés, sunset bars and beach walk to Impossibles are stunning even without a board. Many travellers come just for the sunset cocktails at Mu Bali.
How hard is the walk down to Bingin?
About 200 stone steps down a steep, narrow staircase. Take your time on the way back up, especially in the heat.
Beaches near Bingin Beach
- Padang Padang Beach — Surfers and photographers
- Impossibles Beach — Quiet beach walks and advanced surf
- Dreamland Beach — Easy beach day with surf option
- Balangan Beach — Intermediate surfers, long-lens photographers
Nearby attractions
- Uluwatu Temple (Pura Luhur Uluwatu) — Clifftop sea temple and Kecak dance, 20 minutes south.
- Single Fin Cliff Club — The Bukit's legendary sunset surf bar.
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Plan your visit
- All Bali beaches — complete guide to 40+ beaches by region.
- AI Bali Trip Planner — build a personalised day-by-day itinerary.
- Where to stay near Bingin Beach — area-by-area accommodation guide.
- Getting to Bingin Beach — scooters, drivers and taxis across Bali.