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Medewi
Go for 2 nights if you surf or want a quiet base; skip if you need a swimmable beach, nightlife or a short transfer from the airport.
Medewi is a one-street surf village on Bali's west coast, about 75 km from Denpasar on the Gilimanuk road. The draw is a long, forgiving left-hand point break that works most of the year, plus empty black-sand coastline and rice fields. There is almost nothing else to do, so two nights suits surfers and slow travellers, and everyone else should pass through.
More ways in
Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IDR
- Best months
- Apr–Oct (dry season); Jul–Aug for the biggest swell
- avoid Dec–Mar (rain, onshore wind, murky water)
- Airport
- DPS
- Nights
- 2
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In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Medewi112 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Medewi, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Rupiah (Rp) in small notes for warungs, parking, offerings and drivers; large cards are common in tourist restaurants but not everywhere.Indonesia-wide
- SIM or eSIMcheckTelkomsel, XL and Indosat sell tourist SIMs at airports; foreign phones must be IMEI-registered if staying over 90 days — check.Indonesia-wide
- Tap waterNot drinkable from the tap; refill stations common in Bali.Indonesia-wide
- TippingRestaurants: Often 10% service + tax on the bill; nothing more needed.Indonesia-wide
- Plugs & powerSockets C/F. US/Canada (A/B): adapter · UK/Ireland (G): adapter · Australia/NZ (I): adapter. 230 V: US 120 V-only devices (hair dryers) need a converter; most chargers are dual-voltage.Indonesia-wide
- SafetyMedewi is a quiet village and violent crime is rare; the real risks are the surf and the road.
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- RestroomsWestern in hotels and cafés; squat toilets with a water scoop elsewhere; paper in the bin.Indonesia-wide
- Emergency numbers112 General emergency (Indonesia) · 110 police · 118 ambulance (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Sundays & holidaysBali shuts completely for Nyepi; government offices close Friday midday for prayer; Lebaran slows the country for two weeks.Indonesia-wide
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportDPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 75 km (47 mi) east; 2–3 h by road in traffic.DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 47 mi (75 km) east; 2–3 h by road in traffic.
- Getting aroundWalking covers the beach strip.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee or tea at a warungRp15,000–30,000
- BeerLarge Bintang beerRp35,000–60,000
- Budget bedHomestay or surf-shack room, a night, per roomRp150,000
- Mid-range bedHomestay or surf-shack room, a night, per roomRp300,000
- High-end bedHomestay or surf-shack room, a night, per roomRp500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget Rp400,000 · Mid Rp800,000 · High Rp1,800,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 75 km (47 mi) east; 2–3 h by road in traffic. No direct bus to Medewi — private transfer, taxi or scooter.)DPS Ngurah Rai International (Denpasar) (About 47 mi (75 km) east; 2–3 h by road in traffic. No direct bus to Medewi — private transfer, taxi or scooter.)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Feb
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Mar
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Apr
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
May
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jun
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Jul
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Aug
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Sep
Best
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Oct
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Nov
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32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Dec
Avoid
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Dec–Mar. Month by month →
Warmest Apr (32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)), coolest Jul (22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C) low), wettest Jan (19 rain days), driest Aug (2). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Medewi: next 7 days
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Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
19 rd
Feb
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
Mar
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
14 rd
Apr
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10 rd
May
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
7 rd
Jun
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
5 rd
Jul
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
3 rd
Aug
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
2 rd
Sep
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
3 rd
Oct
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
6 rd
Nov
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
12 rd
Dec
31°C (88°F)88°F (31°C)
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
17 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Walking covers the beach strip. Rent a scooter (about Rp70,000–100,000 per day, 2026 estimate) for Pekutatan, Negara and the surf breaks; your guesthouse can usually arrange one. No local public transport beyond bemos on the main road. The coast highway carries trucks and buses — ride with lights on and expect police document checks.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rambut Siwi Temple
goDoor to door: About 20 min
Scooter or car west along the coast highway
Clifftop sea temple, 5 km (3.1 mi) west; go early or for late light.Clifftop sea temple, 3.1 mi (5 km) west; go early or for late light.
Negara
goDoor to door: About 30 min
Scooter or bemo west on the main road
Nearest town for ATMs, market and supplies.
Bunut Bolong and Pupuan
cautionDoor to door: About 45 min
Scooter east to Pekutatan, then the hairpin lane uphill
Road tunnels through a tree; steep, winding and slow on a scooter.
Door to door: About 45 min
Scooter or car east along the coast road
Another surf break and a change of scene for a half day.
Gilimanuk and the Java ferry
cautionDoor to door: About 1.5 h
Car or bus west on the coast highway
Only worth it if you are crossing to Java; heavy truck traffic.
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Medewi Beach strip
Walk to the point break in minutes; warungs and small inns along the coast highway.
Pekutatan / Pulukan
1–5 km (0.6–3.1 mi) east of the break; quieter, more villas and rice-field views, needs a scooter.0.6–3.1 mi (1–5 km) east of the break; quieter, more villas and rice-field views, needs a scooter.
Yeh Kuning and inland lanes
Cheaper homestays set back from the road; 10–20 min walk or a short ride to the surf.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- Rp350,000–600,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- Rp600,000–1,200,000 excl. bed
- High
- Rp1,200,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Beach inn double1 × 2 nights × Rp600,000 | Rp1,200,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 2 days × Rp800,000 | Rp3,200,000 |
| Scooter rental, one day2 × Rp85,000 | Rp170,000 |
| Surfboard rental, one day2 × Rp100,000 | Rp200,000 |
| Private transfer Denpasar–Medewi, one way1 × Rp600,000 | Rp600,000 |
| eSIM, about a week of data2 × Rp150,000 | Rp300,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | Rp567,000 |
| Trip total≈ Rp1,559,000 per person per day, bed included | Rp6,237,000≈ US$400 |
2026 estimate in rupiah; flights and transfers excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee or tea at a warung | Rp15,000–30,000 |
| Nasi goreng or mie goreng | Rp25,000–50,000 |
| Large Bintang beer | Rp35,000–60,000 |
| Scooter rental, per day | Rp70,000–100,000 |
| Surfboard rental, per day | Rp50,000–150,000 |
| Surf lesson, about 2 h | Rp300,000–500,000 |
| Private car Denpasar–Medewi | Rp500,000–800,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- The beach is rocky with boulders and black sand: poor for swimming, and the river mouth and point break have currents.
- Carry your original STNK (vehicle registration) and licence on a scooter — photocopies are not accepted on this route.
- Roadblocks are common on the Gilimanuk highway; allow extra time for airport runs.
- ATMs and clinics are limited — bring cash and any medication from Denpasar or Negara.
- Rip currents and reef at the point break: surf within your level or take a lesson.
Emergency numbers
- General emergency (Indonesia)
- 112
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 118
- Fire
- 113
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Emergency
- General emergency112
- Police110
- Ambulance118
- Fire113
Embassy
No embassies in Medewi; consulates-general are in Denpasar (US, Australian, British and others) — check addresses before you travel.
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Fare anchors (2026 estimate)
- Private transfer Denpasar (DPS) → Medewi: Rp500,000–800,000, 2–3 h
- Scooter rental, per day: Rp70,000–100,000
- Bemo or local ride to Negara: about Rp20,000–40,000
Say or show
- Selamat pagi — Good morning (suh-LAH-mat PAH-gee)
- Terima kasih — Thank you (tuh-REE-mah KAH-see)
- Berapa harganya? — How much is it? (buh-RAH-pah HAR-gah-nyah)
- Saya mau sewa papan — I would like to rent a board (SAH-yah mau SEH-wah PAH-pan)
- Di mana pantainya? — Where is the beach? (dee MAH-nah pan-TIE-nyah)
- Tolong — Help (TOH-long)
Cash is king here: bring rupiah from Denpasar or Negara, as ATMs are few and unreliable.
Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Medewi. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Apr–Oct (dry season); Jul–Aug for the biggest swell · avoid Dec–Mar (rain, onshore wind, murky water) · month by month →
- 1 airport and 3 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 5 day-trips, door to door
- 5 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares