Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) is a circular cove on Nusa Penida’s west coast where the sea has punched a huge arch through the cliffs. The ocean surges through the arch into a turquoise bowl surrounded by grassy clifftops, and a path runs all the way round the rim — one of the most striking coastal walks in Bali.
A few minutes’ walk away is Angel’s Billabong, a clear rock pool on a ledge at the cliff edge that looks like a natural infinity pool. It can be beautiful at low tide on a calm day, but waves regularly wash over it and have swept people into the sea. Look, photograph — and only go in if local guides say it is safe.
Top things to do at Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong
Walk the rim of Broken Beach
The loop takes 15–20 minutes and gives you the arch from every angle. Mornings are cooler and quieter.
See Angel’s Billabong — carefully
The pool is at its best at low tide on a calm day. When waves are breaking on the ledge, stay on the upper rocks.
Join a west Penida tour
Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong are on every west-coast itinerary. A private tour from Lembongan lets you set the pace.
How to get to Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong
- From Lembongan: boat to Penida (15 minutes) and around 45 minutes by road; included on west Penida tours.
- From Kelingking: roughly 30–45 minutes by road.
- From Bali: fast boat from Sanur, then a driver, or a full-day tour.
Insider tips
- Never swim in Angel’s Billabong when waves are breaking over it — fatalities have occurred.
- Wear shoes with grip; the rock is sharp and slippery when wet.
- A small parking or entrance fee is usually collected.
- The last stretch of road is rough; drivers know the way.
Best tours & tickets for Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong:
Private tour from €62 From Lembongan: Private Full-Day West Nusa Penida Highlights
The west-coast loop at your own pace. A private driver means you can start early to beat the crowds at Kelingking and finish with a swim at Crystal Bay.
- Private car and driver on Penida, boat from Lembongan
- Kelingking, Broken Beach, Angel’s Billabong, Crystal Bay
- Flexible timing — ideal if you want to beat the crowds
Day trip from €50 From Lembongan: Nusa Penida East & West Highlight Day Tour
Nusa Penida is the big neighbour you can see from every Lembongan beach, and its cliffs are the most photographed coast in Bali. This well-reviewed tour collects you from your Lembongan hotel, crosses in about 15 minutes and hands you over to a driver for the day.
- Kelingking, Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong in the west
- Diamond Beach and the Atuh cliffs in the east (or both)
- Boat crossing and driver included
Sea & land from €64 From Lembongan: Manta Point Snorkeling & West Penida Tour
The “do everything” day: a morning snorkel with the mantas, then a driver takes you round Nusa Penida’s famous west-coast viewpoints. Long and busy, but it saves arranging boats and drivers yourself.
- Snorkel with manta rays off Nusa Penida
- See Kelingking, Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong
- Boat, driver and snorkel gear in one booking
