Lovina Beach

Lovina draws travelers to Bali's north coast for early-morning boat trips to see wild dolphins and a slower pace than the south.

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Lovina is a beach area on Bali's northwest coast, in Buleleng Regency, with Singaraja, the regency capital, as the nearest main town. The tourist strip runs roughly 5 to 15 km west of Singaraja through small villages such as Kalibukbuk, Kaliasem and Temukus. Compared with Kuta and the south side of the island, Lovina is much quieter and still fairly natural. The name blends the English word "love" with the Balinese word "ina," meaning mother's love. In 1953, Anak Agung Pandji Tisna, a Regent of Buleleng, opened a small guesthouse on his land under that name.

Dolphin-watching is the main draw. Early-morning boat trips with local fishermen usually last about two hours. Diving and snorkeling are also popular off the coast, and Lovina is one of five Bali sites in the Indonesian Coral Reef Garden restoration project. June to September is the driest stretch, and it suits beach days best. Sundays, public holidays and Balinese holy days bring many local visitors and students to the beach, so expect more people then.

Lovina Beach in five

Agree the dolphin boat price firstDolphin trips leave early in the morning, usually for about two hours, and typically cost 60,000 to 250,000 IDR. Settle the price, the boat and the trip length before you climb in.
Carry small rupiah notesBring small rupiah notes for warungs, boat crews and ojek drivers.
Set up an eSIM before you reach the coastDownload offline maps before you leave your base, since the coast road is where you will need them most.Phones and eSIM
Join the reef team on a diveLovina is one of five Bali sites in the Indonesian Coral Reef Garden project, where local workers installed about 1,000 bio-rock structures for hard coral. The local team takes international volunteers and runs underwater rubbish clean-ups, so ask about them when you book a dive.
Plan around Galungan and KuninganOn Sundays, public holidays and Balinese holy days such as Galungan and Kuningan, many local visitors and students come to the beach. Go midweek if you want quiet sand.

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Need to know

Currency: Rupiah (IDR)
Entry: Visa-free or visa on arrival for many passports; check your passport on the Immigration site Read more
Emergency: 110 police, 118 or 119 ambulance, 113 fire
Tipping: Not expected at warungs; small tips for boat crews and drivers are common
Time: UTC+8 (Bali time), no daylight saving

Weather by month

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JanuaryRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rainy season
FebruaryRain27 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Rainy season
MarchRain28 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rains easing
AprilRain22 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Dry, calm
MayRain16 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Dry, calm
JuneRain14 rainy daysHigh28°Low24°Dry season
JulyPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Dry, school holiday
AugustPartly cloudy7 rainy daysHigh28°Low23°Dry, school holiday
SeptemberPartly cloudy9 rainy daysHigh29°Low23°Dry season
OctoberRain15 rainy daysHigh30°Low24°Rains return
NovemberRain24 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rainy season
DecemberRain27 rainy daysHigh29°Low25°Rainy season

Average daily high and low in Lovina, 2016–2025. Rainy day: 1 mm of rain or more.

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Feels like: 27°
Humidity: 80%
Wind: 6 km/h
Chance of rain: 100%

Lovina Beach

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Tuesday, November 3

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Today30°23°100%Tuesday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 23°. Chance of rain 100%.
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Fri30°25°98%Friday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 98%.
Sat30°24°100%Saturday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.
Sun30°25°100%Sunday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 25°. Chance of rain 100%.
Mon30°24°100%Monday: Drizzle. High 30°, Low 24°. Chance of rain 100%.

Updated 01:15 AM local time · Weather data by Open-Meteo.com

Money

Mid-market rate1 USD = 18,144 IDR

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Rates from Nov 2, 2026 · Rates By Exchange Rate API

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Day trips by train

Singarajaabout 15 to 30 min by carBali's provincial capital until December 1960, and now the Buleleng regency capital.
Denpasarabout 2 to 3 hours by carBali's provincial capital since 1960, and the city near the main international airport.
Kintamaniabout 1 to 2 hours by carA highland viewpoint over a volcanic crater and lake, a long day from the coast.

Before you go to Lovina Beach

eSIM for LovinaData for maps on the coast roadRead the guide

Insurance for boat tripsCover for diving and boat tripsRead the guide

Cash and cards in LovinaSmall notes for boats and warungsRead the guide

Stays in LovinaCompare bases in Kalibukbuk and KaliasemRead the guide

Rules for Lovina Beach, checked

Check whether your passport qualifies for visa-free entry or a visa on arrival before you fly, on the Immigration site.Source
Declare cash above the legal limit and any restricted goods on arrival, and check the current rules with Indonesian customs first.Source
Indonesia enforces strict drug laws, and penalties for trafficking are severe. Do not carry anything for someone else.
Wear a sarong and sash to enter Balinese temples, and cover your shoulders and knees.
On dolphin trips, follow the boat crew's instructions around the animals, since they set the rules on the water.

Plan around Lovina Beach

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Boat trips and guided tours to book ahead

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Lovina Beach FAQ

Is Lovina worth visiting?

Yes, for early dolphin trips, quiet beaches and snorkeling or diving. It is much quieter than Kuta on Bali's south side, so it suits slower trips rather than nightlife.

How do you see dolphins in Lovina?

Hire a local fisherman's boat in the early morning. Trips usually last about two hours and cost 60,000 to 250,000 IDR, so agree the price and route before you go.

How many days do you need in Lovina?

Two nights covers a dawn dolphin trip, a beach day and one snorkel or dive. Add a day if you want to visit Singaraja.

Why is it called Lovina?

Anak Agung Pandji Tisna, a Buleleng regent and early tourism pioneer, gave it the name. It blends the English word 'love' with the Balinese word 'ina' for mother, meaning mother's love.

When is the best time to visit Lovina?

June to September has the driest weather. From November to March it rains more, and Sundays and holy days bring local crowds all year.