Menjangan IslandAbout Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is a small, uninhabited island off northwest Bali that forms part of West Bali National Park and is renowned for snorkeling and scuba diving. The island is notable for its clear waters and healthy coral reefs.
The island has long been used by local communities and was incorporated into the West Bali National Park to protect its terrestrial and marine habitats; it remains free of permanent settlement to preserve natural values.
Located off Bali’s northwest coast within the national park boundaries, Menjangan sits in the Bali Sea a short boat ride from the mainland; the nearest mainland access point commonly used by visitors is the village of Pemuteran.
- Marine protected area: Part of the Bali Barat (West Bali) National Park, the island is uninhabited and known for coral reefs, wall dives and sightings of sea turtles and reef fish.
Best Time to Visit Menjangan Island
Best visited in the dry season (April-October) for calm seas and excellent snorkeling/diving conditions.
Weather & Climate near Menjangan Island
Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1239 mm/year), wettest in January with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 239 mm | overcast | 85% | 3.1 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| February | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 203 mm | overcast | 87% | 2.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.3h |
| March | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 194 mm | partly cloudy | 86% | 2.5 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Excellent | 23° - 31° | 27° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 11.8h |
| May | Excellent | 23° - 30° | 27° | 92 mm | some cloud | 85% | 2.9 m/s | 2.0 very high | 11.6h |
| June | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 38 mm | some cloud | 85% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.5h |
| July | Excellent | 22° - 29° | 26° | 37 mm | some cloud | 84% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.6h |
| August | Ideal | 22° - 29° | 26° | 17 mm | some cloud | 81% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.7h |
| September | Ideal | 23° - 30° | 26° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 78% | 3.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 11.9h |
| October | Ideal | 24° - 31° | 29° | 36 mm | some cloud | 76% | 3.3 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 12.2h |
| November | Very Good | 24° - 31° | 30° | 85 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 3.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 12.4h |
| December | Good | 24° - 30° | 27° | 177 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.7 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.5h |
How to Get to Menjangan Island
Menjangan Island is part of West Bali National Park and is reached by small boat from the northwest Bali coast. The usual departure points are the jetties at Labuhan Lalang or the Pemuteran area; speedboats take roughly 15-45 minutes depending on departure point. By road, Pemuteran/Labuhan Lalang are a drive from Denpasar/Ngurah Rai Airport (commonly around 2.5-3 hours depending on traffic), after which visitors transfer by boat to the island. Once ashore most snorkel/diving sites are a short walk from the jetty.
Tips for Visiting Menjangan Island
- Plan boat departures from Pemuteran early in the morning for the calmest seas and best underwater visibility for snorkeling and diving around Menjangan.
- Menjangan lies inside West Bali National Park - expect park fees/permits and use a registered operator so your visit follows conservation rules and avoids damaging reefs.
- If you want quieter dive/snorkel spots, ask your skipper to take you to the less-visited stretches of reef; afternoons fill up with day-trippers from nearby towns.