Medewi Beach

Medewi Beach is a long black-sand and pebble beach in Medewi Village, Pekutatan District, Jembrana Regency, West Bali, Indonesia. It is renowned for one of Bali's longest left-hand point breaks, attracting surfers from around the world. The beach retains a quiet fishing-village character with traditional outrigger boats, warungs and sunset views. Unlike busy southern beaches, it offers a laid-back atmosphere and scenic coastline backed by rice fields and hills.

Visitors can expect a long, wide beach with dark grey sand, smooth pebbles and rocky sections, facing the Indian Ocean in a quiet rural setting. The shoreline is lined with traditional jukung fishing boats, small warungs and surf rentals. The main draw is the long, mellow left-hand surf break. The area is low-key with rice fields and hills inland, open ocean views, and notable sunsets. Swimming is possible but conditions are often better for surfing than casual swimming due to rocks and currents.

Originally a traditional fishing village on the west coast of Bali, Medewi Beach became known to international surfers in the 1970s for its exceptionally long left point break and has since developed as a low-key surf tourism destination while retaining its fishing community character.

The beach reflects the coastal culture of West Bali with an active Balinese Hindu fishing community, traditional jukung outrigger boats, daily offerings, and nearby sea temples that are part of local community life.