Jungutbatu is Lembongan’s main village and the long beach in front of it, facing north-west across the Badung Strait to Bali. When surfers found the reef breaks offshore in the 1970s, this was where the first homestays opened, and it remains the island’s busiest stretch: guesthouses, dive shops, warungs and bars along a seafront path, with outrigger boats bobbing in the shallows.
On clear mornings, the view is dominated by Mount Agung, Bali’s highest and most sacred volcano, rising behind the sea. Offshore, the white lines of the surf breaks — Shipwrecks, Lacerations and Playgrounds — are a reminder of how the island first became famous.
Top things to do at Jungutbatu Beach
Surf the reef breaks
Shipwrecks, Lacerations and Playgrounds break over shallow reef, and are reached by a short boat ride. Playgrounds is the friendliest for improvers; the others are for experienced surfers. Beginners should take a surf lesson, timed to the tide.
Learn to dive
Several PADI and SSI dive centres are based on the beach, running courses and trips to Manta Point and Crystal Bay.
Climb to Panorama Point
Head up the hill behind the village for a panoramic view over Jungutbatu’s rooftops, the lagoon and Bali. Nearby is Puncak Sari, one of the island’s temples.
How to get to Jungutbatu Beach
- From Sanur: most fast boats land on Jungutbatu beach, after roughly 30–45 minutes at sea.
- From elsewhere on the island: everything is within 15 minutes by scooter; Mushroom Bay is about 3 km away.
- From Nusa Penida: local boats cross from Toyapakeh or Banjar Nyuh to Jungutbatu in about 15 minutes.
Insider tips
- At low tide the lagoon becomes very shallow and the boats sit on the sand; the beach is best for swimming around high tide.
- Jungutbatu has the island’s ATMs, minimarts and pharmacies.
- Sunrise over Mount Agung, from the beach or a rooftop, is as good as any Lembongan sunset.
- Wear a T-shirt away from the beach — Jungutbatu is a working Balinese village.
Best tours & tickets for Jungutbatu Beach
These top-rated experiences are the easiest way to see Jungutbatu Beach:
Fast boat from €14 Sanur Bali to/from Lembongan: Speedboat Transfer
The simplest way to get to the island: a fixed-time speedboat from Sanur, with the option of a shuttle from hotels in south Bali. Book one-way or return, and keep your voucher handy for the harbour check-in.
- Around 30–45 minutes across the Badung Strait
- One-way or return, with optional Bali hotel pickup
- Several departures a day
Surfing from €35 Bali: Nusa Lembongan Surf Lesson for All Levels
Lembongan’s reef breaks — Shipwrecks, Lacerations and Playgrounds — made the island famous with surfers long before the day cruises came. The lesson picks the right spot for your level and the tide, usually the more forgiving Playgrounds.
- Beginner to intermediate lessons with local coaches
- Board and rash vest included
- Timed to the tide for the best conditions
Island combo from €17 From Lembongan: Snorkeling at 3 Spots, Mangrove and Land Tour
The best-value way to see all of Lembongan in one go. Choose the snorkel-only, mangrove or full combination option: reefs in the morning, a quiet glide through the mangroves and a drive round the island’s highlights.
- Three snorkel spots around Lembongan and Penida
- A punted boat ride through the mangrove forest
- Land tour of Devil’s Tear, the Yellow Bridge and viewpoints
