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Broken Beach Nusa Penida: Complete Guide to Visiting

by Steph

Broken Beach Nusa Penida, also known as Pasih Uug, is a beautiful cove with a natural arched bridge through which the ocean waves flow in and out. Also known as Pasih Uug, it’s one of the most popular spots in West Nusa Penida.

In this guide, you’ll find everything you need to know about visiting Broken Beach in Nusa Penida, including how to get there, what to expect, entrance fees, and more.

natural arched bridge at Broken Beach Nusa Penida
The natural arched bridge at Broken Beach Nusa Penida

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Where is Broken Beach (Pasih Uug)?

Broken Beach is located on the west coast of Nusa Penida about a 5-minute walk from Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool and another popular attraction on the island.

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Related post: How to visit Angel’s Billabong Nusa Penida?

How to get to Broken Beach Nusa Penida?

To get to Broken Beach Nusa Penida, you first need to take a boat from Sanur. There are lots of tour operators at the Sanur harbor but if you prefer to avoid waiting in line, make sure to book your ticket online.

This company offers the option to add a shuttle service from Kuta, Seminyak, Nusa Dua, Sanur and Ubud to Sanur harbor but only departs once a day at 8.45 a.m. If you prefer to depart at any other time, this other company provides a more flexible schedule.

Once on Nusa Penida, you can hire a private taxi with driver or if you’re on a budget, join a guided tour or rent a motorbike for about IDR 70k (US$ 4.80).

close-up view of the arched bridge Nusa Penida

Note: The Nusa Penida roads are really bad and full of potholes. Although the island is much smaller than Bali, it can take quite a while to get from one attraction to another. This is why I highly recommend hiring a taxi with a driver and only renting a motorbike if you can handle the road conditions.

What to Expect at Broken Beach Nusa Penida?

Broken Beach is a small cove enclosed by cliffs with a natural arched bridge through which the waves come crashing in. It’s no doubt the most epic Instagrammable place in Bali.

Broken Beach is mainly a photo spot and you’ll always find tourists taking selfies there. There are even small benches on which you can stand on to get your picture taken.

After taking photos at the arched bridge, you can walk around the beach perimeter to explore the area. Next to the bridge, you’ll find a small path along the cliff that leads to other lookout points.

Note: Always be careful and avoid walking too close to the cliff edge as there are no railings.

girl sitting on the edge of the cliff at broken beach bali

Can I swim at Broken Beach Nusa Penida?

Unfortunately, it’s not possible to get down to the beach, and even if you could, the waves are pretty rough, so it wouldn’t be safe.

Related post: Top things to do on Nusa Penida day trip

Broken Beach Entrance Fee and Opening Hours

It’s completely free to visit Broken Beach. The only thing you have to pay for is a parking fee of IDR 10k (US$ 0.65). If you’re visiting as part of a tour, the parking fee will already be included in the tour price.

The beach is open 24/7.

cliffside views from the other side of the Pasih Uug Nusa Penida
View from the other side of the bridge

Best Time to Visit

Since it’s one of the most popular beaches in Nusa Penida, I recommend visiting Broken Beach in the morning, at least before 9.30/10 a.m or late in the afternoon when all the group tours have left.

Other Places to visit near Broken Beach

About a 5-minute walk away is Angel’s Billabong, a natural infinity pool where you can swim during low tide.

Also, if you turn left towards the cliff edge about halfway between Broken Beach and Angel’s Billabong, you’ll find the Manta Ray viewpoint.

Other nearby attractions include Kelingking beach which can be reached within a 40-minute drive, Crystal Bay and Pasih Andus (Smoky beach).

natural infinity pool surrounded by jagged cliffs
Angel’s Billabong

Related post: Hiking to Kelingking Beach Nusa Penida

Where to Stay in Nusa Penida

D’Lebah Homestay

D’Lebah Homestay offers clean and cozy rooms, including a free breakfast. The location is ideal, within walking distance of Crystal Bay, warungs and a mini-market.

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Double G Guesthouse

Located close to Toya Pakeh harbor (5 minutes walk), the price at Double G Guesthouse offers room from US$ 8 only. Rooms are clean and comfortable and there’s a good selection of local restaurants and grocery stores nearby as well as ATMs.

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Did you found this guide to Broken Beach in Nusa Penida helpful? Let me know in the comments below if you have more questions and I’ll be happy to help.

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