📍 Lalanglinggah, Selemadeg Barat, Tabanan
Balian Beach is one of Bali's best-kept secrets — a stretch of dramatic black volcanic sand where the Balian River meets the Indian Ocean. Popular with intermediate and advanced surfers for its consistent left-hand breaks, the beach retains a genuinely local feel far from Kuta or Seminyak crowds.
The village hosts surf camps, small boutique guesthouses, and beach warungs serving fresh fish and Balinese classics. Beyond surfing, Balian is perfect for long walks, sunset watching, and yoga sessions. The surrounding countryside offers rice-field bike rides.
Best surf: April-October. Currents can be strong — swimming caution required for non-surfers. 20 minutes from Nirjhara.