Steep-staircase cove of warungs and reef surf, more laid-back than its Bukit neighbours.
Bingin is a narrow cove below a steep cliff on the Bukit's west coast, reached by a long staircase that used to thread down through a dense cluster of warungs, surf lodges and cafes built directly into the rock face. It had a reputation as the more relaxed alternative to Padang Padang, and for years the cliff was one of the most recognisable pieces of informal development in south Bali.
Much of that is now gone. On 21 July 2025 the Bali provincial and Badung regency authorities demolished 48 structures along the Bingin cliffside, on the grounds that they had been built on state coastal land in breach of spatial planning rules. Around 200 local business owners and residents protested, and the community filed suit against the regency the following day. In May 2026 Badung set out a staged redevelopment: debris clearance, a new three metre wide cliffside staircase, water supply, showers, public toilets, vendor stalls and a performance stage, with officials stating it would not be finished during 2026.
So what you find today depends on when you read this. The beach is open, the sand at low tide is as good as it ever was, and the wave still breaks. But you are walking through an active reconstruction site with debris and works in progress, and the cliffside businesses people came for are largely not there. Check recent reports before you build a day around it.
The Bingin wave itself is unchanged: a short, steep, mechanical left over shallow reef, best around mid tide, dangerous at low water, and busy with competent surfers whenever it is working.
行き方
Bingin is signposted off the main Pecatu road, about ten to fifteen minutes by scooter or car from the Uluwatu surf area. The turning leads down a narrow lane through Pecatu village to a parking area at the top of the cliff, where an attendant collects a small fee in cash. There is no vehicle access to the beach. From the parking area the only way down is on foot, by a long and steep staircase cut into the cliff. Badung regency has committed to building a new three metre wide staircase as part of the post-demolition redevelopment, so the route and its condition are in flux. Whatever state it is in, the climb back up in the heat is the hard part, and it catches out people who bounded down carrying a board and a bag.
ベストシーズン
Low tide, and it makes more difference here than almost anywhere else on the Bukit. At low water a wide band of pale sand and rock pools opens up and you can walk a long way along the base of the cliff. At high tide the sea comes almost to the foot of the cliff and there is barely any beach at all. Mornings are quietest and coolest for the descent. Given the ongoing construction works, an early visit also means fewer machines and less noise. For surfers the break wants mid to high tide and is unforgiving at low water over the reef.
知っておきたいこと
There is no admission charge, only a small cash parking fee at the top. Wear shoes with grip and take water for the climb back, and if you have any doubt about a long steep staircase in tropical heat, factor that in honestly before you set off. Because of the 2025 demolitions and the redevelopment that followed, do not assume the cafe, warung or accommodation you read about still exists. Check very recent traveller reports or call ahead. Expect construction debris, temporary access arrangements and changing facilities on the cliff. Watch your footing near the works. On the beach itself, stay off the reef shelf when the tide is low and the wave is breaking, and give the surfers space, because the takeoff is close in and the lineup is not forgiving.
The beach itself is open. What was demolished, on 21 July 2025, were 48 structures on the cliffside above it, including warungs, cafes and accommodation, on the grounds that they were built on state coastal land without proper permits. The beach and the surf break remain accessible, but the cliffside as it was is largely gone.
Badung regency announced a staged redevelopment in May 2026, starting with debris clearance and a new three metre wide cliffside staircase, plus clean water, showers, public toilets, vendor stalls and a performance stage. Officials said it would not be fully complete during 2026, so expect an active works site.
For the sand at low tide and the wave, yes. For the cliffside cafe scene it was famous for, not at the moment. If you are choosing between Bukit beaches on a short trip and you wanted the warungs and the atmosphere, check recent reports first, because the reason many people went is currently under reconstruction.
It is a long, steep staircase down the cliff with no vehicle access and no lift, and the climb back up in the heat is the demanding part. Wear shoes with grip, carry water, and allow far more time than the vertical distance suggests. The staircase is being rebuilt, so its condition varies.
No admission fee is charged. You pay a small parking fee in cash at the top of the cliff, and anything else you spend goes to whichever vendors are operating at the time.
At low tide you can swim in pools and channels away from the reef and explore the rock shelves, and that is when most non-surfers enjoy it. The break itself is a fast, shallow left for competent surfers, not somewhere for casual swimmers or beginners to paddle out.
インドネシアを横断するルートに加えれば、各立ち寄り先間の移動時間と費用を私たちが算出します。
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