Bingin, a walkable surf village above a reef for advanced surfers

Bingin is a close-knit surf village in Pecatu and the Bukit's main base for long stays, with cafés, gyms and studios you can walk to.

17 places in the guide · covers Bingin and Impossibles · checked 22 September 2026

Bingin runs along Jalan Pantai Bingin and Jalan Buana Sari in Pecatu. Most people who stay on the Bukit for months live here or in inland Pecatu behind it, in villas off Jalan Pantai Bingin, Jalan Labuansait and Jalan Buana Sari, and there's a long-stay community between Bingin's stairs and the Padang Padang strip.

Three restaurants opened here in September 2026 alone, among them Pak Gula, from the team behind The Cashew Tree. The shortcut to Dreamland and Balangan closed in February 2026.

The wave is a short, hollow left over very shallow reef that works at low tide, for advanced surfers, and Impossibles, next to it, is faster and less crowded.

Recovery in Bingin

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Gyms in Bingin

Gyms in Uluwatu

Yoga and Pilates in Bingin

Yoga and Pilates in Uluwatu

Martial arts in Bingin

Martial arts in Uluwatu

Surf lessons in Bingin

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Padel and tennis in Bingin

Padel and tennis in Uluwatu

Where to work in Bingin

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Dinner in Bingin

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Questions

Is Bingin beach open?

Yes, though there's building work on the cliff and the walk down is rougher than it used to be.

Can beginners surf at Bingin?

No. Bingin's wave breaks over very shallow reef and is for advanced surfers. Beginners learn at Dreamland, on the right side of Balangan, or in Jimbaran's calm bay.

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