Bingin Beach

 Bingin is one of the more beautiful beaches that you’ll find in Bali with stunning views over the Indian Ocean. The white sandy beach is located at the bottom of a steep set of about 200 steps that will give the legs one hell of a work out (for shorter people the Balinese sure build big steps) and will get the body sweating. Bingin is one of many hidden beaches that offers great waves, gorgeous views, a few shady spots from the sun, shelter from the trade winds, great people watching and plenty of warungs to keep you well fed. It’s a nice spot for swimming and cooling off in the water when the tide is on the higher side with enough water to keep you off the reef.

What kind of wave is Bingin?

Bingin offers what many surfers travel to Bali looking for, clean, perfect barrels. A tight take-off opens up to a hollow left on a mid-low tide for about 50 metres. Bear in mind, the wave is not long and surfers who try to stick it out for an open shoulder tend to leave a lot of skin on a small section of reef known as “stop signs.” 

Because of the near perfect nature of the wave at Bingin Beach, you’ll most likely run into some crowds in the line-up. This can be a speckled group of locals, well versed in the contours of the shallow reef below, or expert surfing travellers and expats looking to get shacked.

The vibe isn’t much to worry about but it is a challenge for even the most experienced surfers to get waves in this tight take-off zone. So remember to keep your cool, respect the line-up, don’t throw snowballs, and you might get your chance to drop into the infamous greenroom (and kick out unscathed!)