Place to see · Amed
Jemeluk: coral a few strokes from the beach
Jemeluk is a small Amed bay where the coral starts a few metres off a pebble beach. You walk into the water with a mask, no boat needed. Above it, warungs and a viewpoint look over the bay, the fishermen’s jukung and, on clear days, Lombok across the strait.
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In short
Facts as of · sourced figures
You rent a mask and fins, walk in from the pebbles and swim over the coral among reef fish. Further out the bottom drops away in a wall, for divers with a dive centre. Between swims you watch the bay from a warung or from the viewpoint above.
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Key points
- Snorkelling from the beach: the coral starts a few metres from shore.
- In the morning the sea is calmer and the water clearer.
- Masks and fins are rented on the beach; prices posted or told on site.
- Pebble beach: water shoes help. Allow 1.5 to 3 hours on site.
Amed is a coast of fishing villages at the foot of Mount Agung, at Bali’s far eastern end. Jemeluk is its best-known bay for snorkelling: sheltered, shallow near shore, with a drop-off further out for divers.
To compare spots and choose a dive centre, see diving and snorkelling in Bali; to stay, Amed.
What you do at Jemeluk
You rent a mask and fins, walk in from the pebbles and swim over the coral among reef fish. Further out the bottom drops away in a wall, for divers with a dive centre. Between swims you watch the bay from a warung or from the viewpoint above.
- Snorkelling near shore: coral, reef fish, shallow water.
- Diving on the drop-off, with an Amed dive centre.
- The roadside viewpoint above the bay.
- The jukung, the fishermen’s outrigger boats, lined up on the shore.
Getting there within Amed
Jemeluk is on the Amed coast road, east of the main village. From most accommodation along the coast you get there by scooter, or on foot if you are staying close by. Park along the road or at a warung, then walk down to the beach.
- Follow the Amed coast road east to the bay.
- Park at the roadside or in front of a warung.
- Rent your gear on the beach and walk in over the pebbles.
To reach Amed, see airport to Amed.
When to go
In the morning, when the sea is flat and the water clearest. In the afternoon the wind often picks up and clouds the visibility. In the dry season conditions are generally steadier. Check the marine forecast before you go, and give up if the swell rolls into the bay.
| Moment | Sea | For |
|---|---|---|
| Morning | Calm, clear water | Snorkelling |
| Afternoon | Wind, lower visibility | Viewpoint, warung |
| Late day | Variable | Light on the Agung |
What to pair it with
On the way in from Sidemen, the Taman Ujung water palace is a late-morning stop before reaching Amed. Going the other way, keep the Sidemen rice fields for a two-night stay in the valley, walking at sunrise below Mount Agung.
- Taman Ujung: the pools and pavilions of Karangasem.
- Sidemen rice fields: walking below the Agung.
Frequently asked questions
Do you need to dive to see the coral at Jemeluk?
No: the coral starts a few metres from shore, in shallow water. A mask and snorkel are enough.
Is Jemeluk good for children?
Yes on calm days, with a life vest and an adult alongside. The pebbles make getting in uncomfortable without shoes.
Can you really see Lombok?
On clear days, yes: the island shows across the strait, especially in the morning.
Sources
Figures and rules checked on October 27, 2026 against the sources below. Entry rules and fees change: always check them on the official websites before you leave.
