Bingin
Short, mechanical, photogenic left
Fast, mechanical left-hander that throws a perfect almond-shaped barrel before fizzling out on the reef. Not for beginners — shallow on low tide. Access via stairs cut into the cliff.
Spot info
Wave type
Reef break
Wave type
Reef break
Skill level
Intermediate
Skill level
Intermediate
Best swell
SW
Best swell
SW
Best tide
Mid
Best tide
Mid
Crowd
Busy
Crowd
Busy
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Wave type
Reef break
Wave type
Reef break
Skill level
Intermediate
Skill level
Intermediate
Best swell
SW
Best swell
SW
Best tide
Mid
Best tide
Mid
Crowd
Busy
Crowd
Busy
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
Best months
Apr · May · Jun · Jul · Aug · Sep · Oct
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Bingin — Frequently asked
→What's the best tide for Bingin?
Mid to mid-high. Lower than that and the reef ledge becomes a board-snapper — Bingin is famously shallow on low tide. Aim for 0.8m+ on the chart and exit before the tide drops below 0.5m.
→Can intermediates surf Bingin?
Yes, but only after putting in time at Old Man's or Berawa first. Bingin is short, fast and mechanical — you get one bottom turn and one barrel attempt per wave. Reef booties are non-negotiable.
→How do I get to Bingin Beach?
Cliffside concrete steps from the warung village. About 150 stairs, 5-7 min hike down. Park your scooter at the top — there's an honesty-box for 5-10k IDR. Carry water and reef booties for the climb back up.
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