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Major city · Indonesia

Sawarna

Spend 1–2 days in Sawarna for beach and surf; treat it as a day‑trip from Jakarta or a short overnight stay if you have a night free.

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Sawarna is a coastal village in Lebak, Banten, known for white‑sand beaches, Tanjung Layar rock and surf at Ciantir. It is reachable by car or bus from Jakarta (6–7 h) and offers modest homestays.

basic guide: no trip line yet
More
3 pages, for the metro and roaming-off days
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
Weather
see forecast
Currency
IDR
Best months
Apr–Oct
avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season)
Airport
CGK
Nights
1–2

Not a trip line yet

This is a basic guide for Sawarna: no airport-to-bed path, walking clusters or day plans yet. Fares and schedules here are unverified. What this page does cover
Rules in force · 6Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore…
  • Southeast Asia ↗Drug trafficking can carry the death penalty in Singapore, Malaysia, Indonesia, Vietnam, Laos, Thailand, Brunei and Myanmar; never carry a bag or parcel for anyone.
  • Southeast Asia ↗Carry a passport valid for at least six months from entry with two blank pages; airlines refuse boarding on less.
  • Indonesia ↗Buy the visa on arrival or e-visa only on the official Immigration portal; lookalike sites charge extra.
  • Indonesia ↗Complete the All Indonesia digital arrival and customs form before landing; it is free.
  • Indonesia ↗Foreign visitors to Bali pay a one-off tourist levy; keep the payment proof on your phone.
  • Indonesia ↗Riding a motorbike needs a valid licence that covers motorbikes (an international permit alongside your own) and a helmet; check your insurance covers it.

Entry rules depend on your passport. Full visa guide

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What is in this basic guide8 covered · 4 not yet ▾

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
Emergency numbers for Sawarna110 ▾
  • Police110
  • Fire113
  • Ambulance118/119

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 Sawarna, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.

Show all 12 answers
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.

Tanjung Layar rockCiantir surf beachWhite‑sand beaches
Airports
CGK Soekarno‑Hatta International

Best months at a glance

From the guide's best and avoid lists

  1. Jan

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  2. Feb

    Avoid

    31°C (88°F)

  3. Mar

    Avoid

    32°C (90°F)

  4. Apr

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  5. May

    Best

    33°C (91°F)

  6. Jun

    Best

    32°C (90°F)

  7. Jul

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  8. Aug

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  9. Sep

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  10. Oct

    Best

    31°C (88°F)

  11. Nov

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

  12. Dec

    Avoid

    30°C (86°F)

Best: Apr–Oct. Avoid: Nov–Mar. Month by month →

Warmest Apr (33°C (91°F)), coolest Jan (24°C (75°F) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Jul (5). Averages, not a forecast.

Weather and climate

Forecast from Open-Meteo · averages rounded

Sawarna: next 7 days

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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.

Air quality

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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.

Jan

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Feb

31°C (88°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 rd

Mar

32°C (90°F)

25°C (77°F)

13 rd

Apr

33°C (91°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

May

33°C (91°F)

27°C (81°F)

7 rd

Jun

32°C (90°F)

27°C (81°F)

6 rd

Jul

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Aug

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

5 rd

Sep

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

6 rd

Oct

31°C (88°F)

26°C (79°F)

9 rd

Nov

30°C (86°F)

25°C (77°F)

11 rd

Dec

30°C (86°F)

24°C (75°F)

12 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

Car via National Road 3 (Cilegon‑Labuan‑Sawarna) is fastest; buses from Serang or Rangkasbitung (2 × day) and angkots/minivans from Bayah or Pelabuhan Ratu run infrequently. Motorbike taxis (ojek) fill gaps.

See & doDay-trips, door to door

See & do

Day-trips, door to door

Day-trips

Door-to-door, not ride time

Pelabuhan Ratu

go

Door to door: ≈1 h

Drive west on National Road 3, about 40 km (25 mi), 1 h

Popular beach town with more facilities.

Ujung Kulon National Park

caution

Door to door: ≈3 h

Drive south via Sawarna to Labuan, then coastal road, about 120 km (75 mi), 3 h

Long drive; consider overnight stay.

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.

Andrew Homestay

From Rp450,000 per room (up to 5 people); near Indomaret.

Sawarna Paradiso

Cottage, Rp400,000 per night.

Bukit Indah

Rp350,000 per night.

Villa Sawarna

From Rp200,000 per night; a few minutes to the beach.

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

2026 estimate, excluding the bed unless stated
Budget
Rp150,000–250,000 excl. bed
Mid
Rp250,000–400,000 excl. bed
High
Rp400,000+ excl. bed

Watch out

Safety

Sawarna is generally safe for tourists; traffic accidents and road conditions are the main risks—drive cautiously and keep valuables secure.
  • Travel from Jakarta often 6–7 h due to traffic; plan extra time.
  • Public transport frequency is low; check bus/angkot schedules.
  • Roads can be narrow and winding; drive cautiously.

Emergency numbers

Police
110
Fire
113
Ambulance
118/119
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 Sawarna. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.

What we know, and what is coming

On this page

  1. Best months: Apr–Oct · avoid Nov–Mar (rainy season) · month by month →
  2. 1 airport and 4 areas to sleep in
  3. Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
  4. Cost per day in 3 bands
  5. 2 day-trips, door to door
  6. 3 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers

Coming as the guide grows

  1. An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
  2. Walking clusters with bag rules
  3. Day plans checked against opening hours
  4. Field-verified times and fares

Meanwhile

Back to Indonesia

Sources

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