Pantai Ketapang (Pulau Rupat)

Pantai Ketapang is a coastal beach on Pulau Rupat in Kecamatan Rupat, Kabupaten Bengkalis, Riau, Indonesia. Located on the northern coast of Rupat Island facing the Strait of Malacca, it is known for its long stretch of light-colored sand, calm shallow waters and casuarina and ketapang trees lining the shore. The beach is a popular local recreation area for residents of Rupat and visitors arriving via Dumai, offering a quiet natural setting away from urban areas.

Visitors can expect a long, flat sandy shoreline lined with ketapang and casuarina trees providing natural shade. The beach has calm, shallow water suitable for wading, open views over the Strait of Malacca, and a quiet, rural island atmosphere. Facilities are basic with simple shelters, food stalls and parking areas. The area is used for leisurely walks, picnics, photography and sunset viewing, with fishing boats visible offshore.

The beach is part of the coastal Malay community life on Pulau Rupat, used as a communal recreation area for local fishing villages, especially on weekends and public holidays, reflecting the island's maritime culture along the Strait of Malacca.