Kedungu Beach has become a popular surf spot that attracts many surfers both local and foreign. This is a hidden gem, beautiful grayish-black sand beach with great waves for surfers. The spot is away from crowds and not so many people. This spot has a scenic sunset and also amazing views overlooking the Indian Ocean.
This surf spot is a locater on the south side of Tabanan Regency, more precisely on Belalang Village, Kediri, Tabanan Regency, Bali. This spot is easily accessible by car and less than an hour from Ngurah Rai International Airport.
You can reach it through the Jl. By Pass Tanah Lot. Then continue on the Jl. Pantai Kedungu until you hit the Belalang Village. Follow this road to the end, and you have found it. You will be charged with a low parking fee.
This spot has a big parking lot and there are plenty of food stalls with local food. You can fill your stomach here while watching the waves or resting for a while to enjoy the beautiful sea view. There is a nice garden with natural cliff backdrops, some banana groves, and completed with the sign "Pantai Kedungu".
This is one of the surfers' favorite spots and can be crowded when the surf is working. There is also a surf board rental where you can rent some good boards. This spot offers powerful and fat waves. The type of break is reef break. The best season to surf here is during the dry season. This spot provides nice waves for beginners up to advanced surfers.
The surf breaks at Kedungu Beach are Shore Break and Inside. Shore Break works on high tide and this spot is suitable for advanced surfers. Inside work best on mid to high tide and this spot is perfect for intermediate and advanced surfers.
When other surfing spots are crowded, this spot is usually the choice of surfers to catch some good waves. Even so, you should not expect to get waves entirely for yourself. On the smaller day, it is suitable for beginners. When it's big, it usually attracts a lot of intermediate and advanced surfers.
Surfer should be careful, there could be sharp coral or sea urchin in shallow water. Sometimes low tides can leave reefs dangerously exposed. This famous surf spot is situated on the West Coast of Bali. This spot is close to other famous surf spots such as: Tanah Lot Beach, Pig Stone Beach Langudu, and Yeh Gangga Beach.
Kedungu Beach is a low-laying stretch of natural beach just west of Tanah Lot Temple. This is a nice spot to surf with calm atmosphere and thick with local flavor. There are temples near the river mouth and this beach also hosted Balinese customary ritual, the Melasti Ceremony. This is a ritual held before "Nyepi Day" and Balinese will bring sacred objects from nearby temples to the beach for purification.
Most of the locals here still work as farmers and you can enjoy panoramic views of the lush-green rice paddies near the beach. This spot also serves as a landing place for fishing boats. In the morning, you might spot the fishermen who have just returned from the sea. Besides this is the favorite beach of the anglers. This is a great fishing spot for fish like whiting and bream.
The beach is relatively quiet in the morning and no hawkers. You can spend more time here, and if you consider staying overnight, there are several villas that are quite close to the beach, such as: D'sawah Villa Kedungu, Silversand Villa, Villa Ombak Kedungu, Villa Puspa Kedungu, Kubu Kedungu, etc.
Other than surf, this is a nice spot for half day outing or family picnic. You can spend the time and enjoy the clear blue water, morning yoga, beachside jog, soccer, and sunbathing. This spot is not recommended for swimming and wading due to strong waves and sea currents. This beach is blessed with a spectacular sunset, creates a romantic atmosphere along the coast. This is a great spot to relax and refresh your mind.
Reference
- google.co.id
- wikipedia.org _ Tabanan Regency _ on September 29, 2019
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