A flat day at Nyang Nyang signals a flat day all across the island. Nyang Nyang Beach faces due south and tends to capture plenty of swell that makes its way north through the Indian Ocean. Surfers typically stick to the right of the channel and away right off the steps. It is worthwhile taking a few minutes to check the conditions from the beach, you’ll find a few different waves up and down the 1.5 kilometres of Nyang Nyang Beach. While it typically breaks best on higher tides and smaller swell, on lower tides with larger conditions, a second right-hander north of the typical break opens up. Considering the speed of the wave, and technical paddling conditions, Nyang Nyang isn’t recommended for beginner surfers. Usually bigger than it looks from the cliffs.
Wave type:
Reef Break
Wave difficulty:
Intermediate upwards
What way does the wave break:
Right
Sea bottom:
Sand and Submerged Reef
Booties:
Optional
Surfboard type:
Shortboard
Crowd factor:
Low
Hazards:
Strong currents, sharky, shallow reef, and lots of paddling
Best swell direction:
SE
Best wind direction:
NE
What tide does it work best on:
High
Best tide movement for surfing:
Rising high tide
How consistent is the surf:
Ultra consistent when the swell is small
Best time of year for waves:
Year round
What is the vibe like in the lineup:
Mellow
What other names does Nyang Nyang go by?
Nunggalan Beach Hidden Beach
Redazione
Compared to other surf spots on the island, Nyang Nyang Beach may be considered less than perfect. That being said, it is one of the least disturbed beaches on the island and offers some of the most beautiful coastlines in Bali. A steep 600 step climb, up and down from the beach, deters some tourists from visiting and ensures a smaller crowd, even when conditions are perfect. Low tide exposes a long strip of the reef for tide-pooling, swimming, and exploring. Higher tides with modest swell offer a shifty, quick, steep, and fun right-hander that breaks over a shallow-ish reef. Keep your eyes peeled for half-buried shipwrecks that provide respite for exhausted surfers after hours of paddling and kilometres of trekking. For the quiet and secluded beach you’ve been searching for, Nyang Nyang offers seclusion and quiet that most Bali travellers dream of. For a recommendation on when and where to surf, play, and stay, read on below.