Broken Beach

At a Glance

• Where: Sakti village, west Nusa Penida, Klungkung regency
• What it is: a circular "well" bay co

ected to the ocean through a tu

el in the cliff

• Local name: Pasih Uug
• Diameter of the bay/arch: about 98 metres
• Time needed: ~30–40 minutes on the loop path
• Best time: mo ing in the dry season (April–October), low tide

Broken Beach, also called Pasih Uug, is one of Nusa Penida's most unusual sights: an almost perfectly circular bay that looks carved out of the cliff, co

ected to the open ocean through a natural rock arch and tu

el. The formation was created by the collapse of a limestone sea cave and mille

ia of wave action; the bay is about 98 metres across. You don't go down to any sand here — Broken Beach is viewed from above, walking the loop path around the rim.

Why Visit

It's a rare natural feature: turquoise water flows into the round basin through a stone arch, beneath which you can often spot passing manta rays and turtles. Broken Beach is almost always seen together with neighbouring Angel's Billabong — they're a couple of minutes apart.

What You'll See

A walking path runs around the rim of the bay, with views of the "well," the arch and the open ocean.

• The stone arch — the tu

el through which the ocean fills the bay.

• Rays and turtles — often visible from above in the clear water below.
• There's no access down to the water: this is a viewpoint, not a swimming beach.

When to Visit and What to Know

The best time is mo ing in the dry season, at low tide with a calm ocean, when the water is at its clearest.

• Broken Beach is on the west of the island, next to Angel's Billabong (shared entrance) and not far from Kelingking.
• The clifftop path is unfenced in places — keep well back from the edge.
• There's a paid entrance (shared with Angel's Billabong); warungs and parking are on site.
• Bring water, sunscreen, a hat and cash.

Combine Your Trip

• Angel's Billabong — the natural rock pool a couple of minutes' walk away.
• Kelingking Beach — the famous T-Rex cliff nearby on the west coast.
• Crystal Bay — a beach for snorkeling and sunsets.

FAQ

Can you swim at Broken Beach? No. It's a viewpoint: there's no descent to the water in the round bay, which is seen from the rim path above.

How is Broken Beach related to Angel's Billabong? They are neighbouring sights a couple of minutes apart with a shared entrance — they're always visited together.

When is the best time to visit? In the mo ing during the dry season at low tide — the water is clearer and you're more likely to spot rays below.