The short answer
Broken Beach (Pasih Uug): what visitors should know first
Yes, it is a short, mostly level stop beside Angel's Billabong. Look from the clifftop and keep well back from the edge. Do not enter any water at the pool, and stay away from the rock edges when swells are running.
Useful facts
Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) facts at a glance
- Location
- Pasih Uug, south-west coast
- Experience type
- Clifftop viewpoint
- Known for
- Natural stone arch over a sea-water basin
- Nearby
- Angel's Billabong, a short walk away
- Safety
- Stay behind edges; no swimming at the pool
Why it matters
Why Broken Beach (Pasih Uug) is worth your time
Broken Beach shows how the island was shaped. Limestone cliffs on this coast are undercut by the sea, caves form, roofs collapse and an arch is what remains. The result is easy to read from the clifftop, which is why it is one of the most accessible of the south-west sights.
It also gives a useful introduction to the sea conditions of Nusa Penida. The water that looks calm in photographs can surge without warning, which is why guide sources urge caution around the pools and rock edges. Seeing it from above is the sensible way to appreciate it.
Highlights
What not to miss
- 01
The arch
Look down through the arch to watch the water rise and fall in the circular basin.
- 02
Walk along the cliff
The short path towards Angel's Billabong lets you pair both sights in one stop.
- 03
Edge awareness
Stand back from the lip and let children hold hands near the unfenced stretches.
Plan your visit
How to experience it
Broken Beach is called Pasih Uug in the local language. The sea has worn through the limestone and left a natural bridge and archway, with a rounded basin of sea water on the landward side. Walk to the viewing points on the clifftop and look down through the arch to the water below. Where waves pass under the arch, the basin keeps filling and draining.
There is no beach in the usual sense, and it is not a place to swim. Wikivoyage warns that the natural pool at nearby Angel's Billabong can be entered only at low tide and never at high tide, and the same respect for the sea applies here. Keep to marked viewpoints and follow any local staff guidance on where it is safe to stand.
Broken Beach and Angel's Billabong are within walking distance of each other, so treat them as one stop of an hour or so. The roads in this corner of the island are rough, so the drive often takes more of the day than the sights themselves.
Plan with confidence
Small decisions that make the visit easier.
- Keep well back from cliff edges
- Do not enter the water
- Wear shoes with grip
- Pair with Angel's Billabong
Know before you go
Timing, access and comfort
- Area
- Pasih Uug, south-west Nusa Penida
- Time needed
- 30 to 45 minutes
- Best time
- Morning, with soft light on the arch
- Walking level
- Easy
- Senior comfort
- The cliff-top paths are short but uneven, with little shade and few railings in places. The pool cannot be reached safely, so the visit is from above. Watch children closely near the edge.
- Tickets and access
- Check access and any entry fee on arrival, as arrangements at the south-west sights change.
Best for
Plan it with
Plan the practical part
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Travelling with parents?
The cliff-top paths are short but uneven, with little shade and few railings in places. The pool cannot be reached safely, so the visit is from above. Watch children closely near the edge.
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See concierge supportFAQs
Can you swim at Broken Beach?
No. It is a viewpoint over a sea arch and basin, and swimming is unsafe. Look from the clifftop.
Is Broken Beach far from Angel's Billabong?
No. Wikivoyage describes them as walkable from each other.
What is Broken Beach called locally?
Its local name is Pasih Uug.
Sources and further reading
Timings, fees and access rules change. Recheck with the official source before you travel.
