Indonesia
Nusa Penida
Stay at least one night: the west coast viewpoints take a full day, with a snorkel trip the next morning. This guide pulls together 1 sight, 1 activity and 5 outdoor spots from our curated routes.
- Places
- 9
- Curated routes
- 1
- Best season
- Apr – Oct
- Warmest month
- October
- Coolest month
- July
- Wettest month
- January
1 See · 1 Do · 5 Outdoors · 1 Eat · 1 Drink
Bali Island Loop
from our route notes
27°C / 81°F avg high
25°C / 77°F avg high
about 318 mm rain
Climate: NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages.
Things to do in Nusa Penida
9 places from our curated routes, grouped by what you will do there. Each one has its own page with the address and full notes.
See
1 sight worth building a day around in Karangsari.
Photo: 素潜り屋バリ · GoogleSeeGoa Giri Putri
Hindu temple inside a cave reached through a narrow opening.
Tip Sarong required; squeeze through the small entrance.
Do
1 activity for when the group wants to do more than look in South Coast.
Photo: Jamie Ridge · GoogleDoManta Point
Snorkel or dive site off the south coast where manta rays feed.
Tip Boat tours from Toyapakeh or Crystal Bay; seas can be rough.
Outdoors
5 outdoor spots for fresh air across West Penida, Sakti and East Penida. All 5 are free to visit.
Photo: Stephen Stewart · GoogleOutdoorsKelingking Beach
T-Rex-shaped headland over turquoise water with a steep trail to the beach.
Tip Viewpoint is easy; the descent is steep and sweaty.
Photo: budi dvm · GoogleOutdoorsBroken Beach (Pasih Uug)
Collapsed sea cave forming a circular natural arch.
Tip Combine with Angel's Billabong next door.
Photo: Noel Fredilino · GoogleOutdoorsAngel's Billabong
Natural tidal infinity pool on the cliff edge.
Tip Don't swim when waves are breaking over the edge.
Photo: Angelica B · GoogleOutdoorsCrystal Bay
Sheltered bay with snorkeling and beach warungs for grilled fish.
Tip Snorkel morning; currents pick up later.
Photo: Stanil Dobrev · GoogleOutdoorsDiamond Beach
White-sand cove reached by steps carved in the cliff.
Tip Pair with Atuh Beach on the east coast.
Eat
Where we would book a table in Nusa Penida in Ped.
Photo: PENIDA COLADA Beach Bar · GoogleEatPenida Colada
Beachfront cafe-bar on the north coast with seafood and cocktails.
Tip Stay for sunset and live music.
Drink
Our picks for a drink in Nusa Penida in Ped.
Photo: Secret Penida Restaurant & Bar · GoogleDrinkSecret Penida Beach Club
North-coast beach club with pool and sea views.
Tip Easy stop on the Ped–Buyuk road.
How to fit Nusa Penida into a trip
Nusa Penida is stop 2 of 3 on our Bali Island Loop route. Follow it as-is or lift Nusa Penida into your own plan.
Stop 2 of 3
Bali Island Loop
Rice terraces, temples & clifftop beaches
- Trip length
- 9 days
- Best season
- Apr – Oct
- Pace
- easy
Getting here and onward
- Ubud to Nusa PenidaUbud is about 40 km / 25 mi away in a straight line
- Nusa Penida to UluwatuUluwatu is about 52 km / 32 mi away in a straight line
Distances are straight-line estimates between destination centers, not road distances.
Nusa Penida month by month
Average daily highs run from 25°C / 77°F in July to 27°C / 81°F in October. January is the wettest month, with about 318 mm of rain. Outlined months fall in the best season on our routes.
- Jan26° / 79°F average high
- Feb26° / 78°F average high
- Mar26° / 79°F average high
- Apr26° / 79°F average high, in our recommended season
- May26° / 79°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jun25° / 78°F average high, in our recommended season
- Jul25° / 77°F average high, in our recommended season
- Aug25° / 77°F average high, in our recommended season
- Sep26° / 79°F average high, in our recommended season
- Oct27° / 81°F average high, in our recommended season
- Nov27° / 81°F average high
- Dec26° / 79°F average high
Average daily highs, NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages. Nusa Penida weather and the best time to visit →
Near Nusa Penida
2 other destinations from our guides within about 100 km (62 mi), measured in a straight line.
Nusa Penida questions, answered
How many days do you need in Nusa Penida?
Our route notes suggest 1 night in Nusa Penida. On our Bali Island Loop route it is stop 2 of 3 in a 9-day trip. The listed visit times for our 9 places add up to roughly 13 hours, before travel between them, so you will need to choose.
What is Nusa Penida best known for?
Stay at least one night: the west coast viewpoints take a full day, with a snorkel trip the next morning. Standouts on our list: Goa Giri Putri (Hindu temple inside a cave reached through a narrow opening); Kelingking Beach (T-Rex-shaped headland over turquoise water with a steep trail to the beach); Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) (Collapsed sea cave forming a circular natural arch).
When is the best time to visit Nusa Penida?
Our Bali Island Loop route is best Apr – Oct. NASA POWER 2001–2025 averages put the warmest highs in October (27°C / 81°F), the coolest in July (25°C / 77°F) and the most rain in January (about 318 mm).
What are the best things to do in Nusa Penida?
Start with Kelingking Beach, Broken Beach (Pasih Uug), Angel's Billabong, Crystal Bay and Manta Point. Our guide lists 9 places in all, from 1 sight, 1 activity, 5 outdoor spots, 1 place to eat and 1 bar or café.
What is near Nusa Penida?
The closest destinations in our guides are Ubud (about 40 km / 25 mi) and Uluwatu (about 52 km / 32 mi). Distances are straight-line estimates, not road distances.
Plan Nusa Penida with your crew
Open the Bali Island Loop route in TripsCircle, invite friends with a link, settle which of these 9 places make the cut with a quick poll, then split costs and share one packing list.