Angel’s Billabong

Just around the headland from Broken Beach, the sea has scooped a long, clear pool out of the flat volcanic rock. On a calm day at low tide the water inside Angel’s Billabong turns a glassy green, so still you can see the stone floor beneath it, while the open ocean heaves just a few metres away.

That contrast is what draws people here: the quiet pool, the dark rock ledges and the swell crashing beyond them. It is a striking spot for photographs and a short, easy stop on any west Nusa Penida day, usually done together with Broken Beach on a single ticket.

It is also a place that demands respect. Waves can roll over the outer rim without warning and pull people into the sea, and swimming in the pool is officially banned. Enjoy it from a safe distance and it is one of the most memorable sights on the island.

What to see

The pool sits on a rocky shelf where the ocean meets the cliffs, fed by the tide. At low tide it lies calm and transparent; at high tide waves break straight into it and the whole shelf turns white with spray. Viewing points along the rocks give a clear look down into the water and across to the open sea, and the clifftop around Broken Beach is only a few minutes away on foot.

Local authorities in Klungkung banned swimming at Angel’s Billabong from 13/01/2023 after a series of accidents along this coast. Visitors have still been swept off the rocks since then, including a fatal case in October 2024 when a couple stood too close to the edge for a photo during rough seas.

How to visit

• Swimming is prohibited; do not climb down into the pool, whatever you see others doing.
• Come at low tide on a calm day for the clearest water; check the tide before you go.
• Stay well back from the seaward edge and never turn your back on the waves for a photo.
• Skip the visit, or stay on the upper viewpoint, when the swell is big or around the full moon.
• One site ticket covers Angel’s Billabong and Broken Beach (from 01/09/2026); bring small cash notes.
• Wear shoes with grip; the rock is sharp, uneven and slippery when wet.
• Allow 1-2 hours for both sites together, aiming for morning or late afternoon.

Etiquette & dress

Casual clothes and grippy footwear work best. Follow the instructions of local staff and signs, give other visitors space at the narrow viewpoints, and leave nothing behind on the rocks.

Combine it with

• Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) a circular bay with a natural stone arch, a few minutes’ walk.
• Kelingking Beach Nusa Penida’s iconic headland viewpoint, about 20-30 minutes by car.
• Crystal Bay a sheltered bay for snorkelling and sunset, about 40 minutes by car.

Sources

Prices and opening hours checked on 02/11/2026 against the sources below. They can change without notice, so confirm on site before you go.

• Coconuts Bali: No swimming at Diamond Beach, Kelingking Beach and Angel’s Billabong until further notice: Official
• The Nightly: Tourist killed after being swept away at notoriously dangerous Bali hot spot Angel’s Billabong
• NusaPenida.org: Broken Beach & Angel’s Billabong, Nusa Penida
• Melali Nusa Penida: Nusa Penida Entrance Fee 2026
• Base Bali Tours: Nusa Penida Entrance Fees 2026: September Prices
• Hey Bali: Nusa Penida E-Ticketing 2026
• Love Bali (Bali Provincial Government): Tourist levy inspection at Bali destinations