Tanjung LesungAbout Tanjung Lesung
Tanjung Lesung is a coastal resort area on the western edge of Java in Banten province, Indonesia. It is a shoreline destination offering beaches and marine recreation.
The area has been promoted in recent years as a tourism development site by regional and national authorities to attract domestic and international visitors to western Java’s coastline. Infrastructure and resort development expanded to support beach and marine tourism.
Tanjung Lesung sits on the southwestern coast of Java in Banten province, facing the Sunda Strait. Access is by road from cities in western Java and by local boat services to nearby islands.
- Marine activities: The area is a coastal resort strip with beaches and marine activities including snorkeling, boat trips and island excursions in the nearby Sunda Strait.
- Tourism development: The site forms part of a government-backed tourism development zone and is used as a base for day trips to nearby islands and marine attractions.
Best Time to Visit Tanjung Lesung
May to September is the most favorable period for beach and marine activities.
Weather & Climate near Tanjung Lesung
Tanjung Lesung's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 30°C. Heavy rainfall (2985 mm/year), wettest in January.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 400 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.3h |
| February | Good | 23° - 28° | 25° | 329 mm | overcast | 84% | 2.1 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.2h |
| March | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 321 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 12.0h |
| April | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 254 mm | overcast | 83% | 2.2 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.9h |
| May | Good | 23° - 30° | 27° | 208 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.2 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| June | Very Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 132 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 1.8 very high | 11.6h |
| July | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 1.9 m/s | 1.9 very high | 11.7h |
| August | Excellent | 22° - 30° | 26° | 116 mm | some cloud | 79% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 11.8h |
| September | Very Good | 22° - 30° | 26° | 151 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.6 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 12.0h |
| October | Good | 23° - 30° | 26° | 230 mm | overcast | 80% | 2.3 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.1h |
| November | Good | 23° - 29° | 26° | 363 mm | overcast | 82% | 1.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 12.3h |
| December | Good | 23° - 28° | 26° | 375 mm | overcast | 83% | 1.9 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.4h |
How to Get to Tanjung Lesung
Tanjung Lesung is on the western coast of Java, Banten Province. By road it is reachable from Jakarta (approximately 3-4 hours depending on traffic) via the Jakarta-Serang toll road and local highways; there have also been charter and scheduled flights to nearby Banten airfields at times - check current transport options before travel.
Tips for Visiting Tanjung Lesung
- If traveling from Jakarta, allow extra time for traffic; the trip to Tanjung Lesung often takes most of a day by road.
- Book accommodation in the resort area in advance, especially during Indonesian holiday periods and weekends.
- Bring reef-safe sunscreen and a snorkel if planning to explore the nearby shallows; the water is clear but marine life is fragile.