#38 (2024)
Playa Xpu Ha
Mexico
Kelingking Beach
Indonesia
APPEARED IN THE WORLD'S 50 BEST BEACHES, 2024
#40 (2024)
Kapalua Bay Beach
Hawaii
DRAMATIC SCENERY OFF THE BALI COAST
Renowned for its incredibly dramatic coastal cliffs shaped like a Tyrannosaurus Rex, Kelingking Beach on Nusa Penida Island in Indonesia offers remarkable views from both the beach and the viewpoint above. This unique topography creates a secluded cove below, accessible only through a steep and challenging 400-meter descent. The beach remains very untouched and uncrowded. The contrast of blinding white sand and turquoise waters against the jungle-covered cliffs makes it a favorite for beach lovers and photographers. The sheer natural beauty, reminiscent of a Jurassic Park setting, and the beach's remote location enhance its allure, providing a more adventurous experience for those seeking to escape the typical tourist paths.
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Kelingking Beach WEATHER AVERAGES
| AVG. HIGH | AVG. LOW | RAINY DAYS | |
| JANUARY | 30° | 26° | 18.5 |
| FEBRUARY | 24° | 17° | 1.6 |
| MARCH | 27° | 19° | 1.9 |
| APRIL | 32° | 23° | 0.8 |
| MAY | 36° | 26° | 0.2 |
| JUNE | 38° | 29° | 0.2 |
| JULY | 39° | 30° | 0.2 |
| AUGUST | 40° | 31° | 0.2 |
| SEPTEMBER | 37° | 29° | 0.1 |
| OCTOBER | 34° | 25° | 0.1 |
| NOVEMBER | 29° | 21° | 0.6 |
| DECEMBER | 25° | 18° | 1.2 |
THE PERFECT DAY AT Kelingking Beach
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WIND
Look for days where the wind will be blowing from behind the beach towards the water, as well as days with little to no wind.
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CLEAR SKIES
Sunny days are more likely between May through October, as Kelingking Beach experiences a rainy season during the other months of the year.
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CALM SEAS
During the windier months of the year the ocean is more likely to be rough and wavey, creating less than idyllic conditions.
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TIME OF DAY
Increase the chances of having a stretch of Kelingking Beach all to yourself by visiting early in the day.